Waldsperber vs Rotschwanzbussard
Accipiter erythropus verglichen mit Buteo jamaicensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Waldsperber | Rotschwanzbussard |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Accipiter erythropus | Buteo jamaicensis |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familie | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | 53,0 cm (20.9 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 30,9 cm (12.2 in) | 124,0 cm (48.8 in) |
| Gewicht | 118,5 g (4.18 oz) | 1080,0 g (38.10 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | Small to medium mammals, especially voles, mice, and rabbits. Also takes birds, reptiles, and large … |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
Waldsperber only
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Rotschwanzbussard only
Rotschwanzbussard
Open country with scattered elevated perches such as trees, poles, and cliffs. Adaptable to farmland, grasslands, roadsides, and suburban areas.
Song & Call Comparison
Waldsperber
Rotschwanzbussard
Iconic, raspy descending scream: 'kreeeeee-ar', often used in films for all raptors. Gives short barking 'kak' notes near nest. Juveniles beg with persistent squealing whistles.
Geographic Range & Migration
Waldsperber
Rotschwanzbussard
North America from Alaska to Panama, including the Caribbean. One of the most common raptors in North America.
Erhaltungsstatus
Waldsperber
Rotschwanzbussard
How to Tell Them Apart
Waldsperber
Rotschwanzbussard
Variable plumage from pale to dark morphs. Most adults have rich brown upperparts, a pale breast with a dark belly band, and the characteristic rufous-red tail.
Dark hooked bill with a yellow cere
About These Birds
Waldsperber
The Red-legged Sparrowhawk, <em>Accipiter erythropus</em>, is a small raptor in the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites). It inhabits forest environments, consistent with the arboreal hunting style characteristic of accipiters. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. The species is assessed as Least Concern on global conservation evaluations. Available nesting data indicate a clutch size of 2 eggs, though further details on nest structure, incubation duration, and fledging period are not documented here. …
Rotschwanzbussard
Der Rotschwanzbussard ist der am weitesten verbreitete und häufigste Bussard Nordamerikas. Sein durchdringender Schrei ist so unverkennbar, dass er in Film und Fernsehen oft über Aufnahmen von Weißkopfseeadlern gelegt wird. Diese anpassungsfähigen Greifvögel gedeihen in vom Menschen geprägten Landschaften und sind ein vertrauter Anblick auf Masten entlang von Autobahnen.