عقاب رخماء vs مرزة رمادية
Haliaeetus leucocephalus مقارنةً بـ Circus cinereus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | عقاب رخماء | مرزة رمادية |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Circus cinereus |
| الرتبة | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| الفصيلة | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) | — |
| طول الجناح | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) | 68,9 cm (27.1 in) |
| الوزن | 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) | 414,75 g (14.63 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 1-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
عقاب رخماء
Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
Song & Call Comparison
عقاب رخماء
High-pitched, chattering whistle: a rapid 'kleek-kik-ik-ik-ik'. Surprisingly weak and thin for such a large raptor. Also gives a lower 'kwit-kwit' call near the nest.
مرزة رمادية
Geographic Range & Migration
عقاب رخماء
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
مرزة رمادية
حالة الحفاظ
عقاب رخماء
مرزة رمادية
How to Tell Them Apart
عقاب رخماء
Adults have a dark brown body with a striking white head and tail. Juveniles are mottled brown and white, reaching full adult plumage at age five.
Large, hooked, bright yellow bill
مرزة رمادية
About These Birds
عقاب رخماء
The bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the United States. Once endangered due to DDT pesticide use, it made a remarkable recovery and was removed from the endangered species list in 2007. These powerful raptors build the largest tree nests of any bird, some weighing over two tons.