Weißkopfseeadler vs Beaudouin-Schlangenadler
Haliaeetus leucocephalus verglichen mit Circaetus beaudouini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Weißkopfseeadler | Beaudouin-Schlangenadler |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Circaetus beaudouini |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familie | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Länge | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) | 100,4 cm (39.5 in) |
| Gewicht | 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) | 1500,0 g (52.91 oz) |
| Ernährung | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
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Weißkopfseeadler only
Beaudouin-Schlangenadler only
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Weißkopfseeadler
Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
Song & Call Comparison
Weißkopfseeadler
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.
Beaudouin-Schlangenadler
Geographic Range & Migration
Weißkopfseeadler
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Beaudouin-Schlangenadler
Erhaltungsstatus
Weißkopfseeadler
Beaudouin-Schlangenadler
How to Tell Them Apart
Weißkopfseeadler
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
Beaudouin-Schlangenadler
About These Birds
Weißkopfseeadler
Der Weißkopfseeadler ist der Nationalvogel und das Symbol der Vereinigten Staaten. Einst durch den Einsatz des Pestizids DDT gefährdet, erholte sich der Bestand bemerkenswert und wurde 2007 von der Liste der gefährdeten Arten gestrichen. Diese kraftvollen Greifvögel bauen die größten Baumhorste aller Vögel, manche mit einem Gewicht von über zwei Tonnen.
Beaudouin-Schlangenadler
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle is a vulnerable raptor found in forest-savanna mosaics and woodland edges in West and Central Africa. It resembles other snake-eagles with a large, rounded head, yellow eyes, and lightly barred underparts. As its name suggests, it preys primarily on snakes, which it catches in open areas, and is threatened by deforestation and habitat degradation.