Weißkopfseeadler vs Andaman Serpent-eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus verglichen mit Spilornis elgini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Weißkopfseeadler | Andaman Serpent-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Spilornis elgini |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familie | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Länge | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) | 73,1 cm (28.8 in) |
| Gewicht | 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) | 895,0 g (31.57 oz) |
| Ernährung | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Weißkopfseeadler only
Andaman Serpent-eagle 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.
Andaman Serpent-eagle
Geographic Range & Migration
Weißkopfseeadler
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Andaman Serpent-eagle
Erhaltungsstatus
Weißkopfseeadler
Andaman Serpent-eagle
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
Andaman Serpent-eagle
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.
Andaman Serpent-eagle
The Andaman Serpent-eagle is a vulnerable raptor with an impressive 73.1 cm wingspan, weighing around 895 grams. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands and inhabits primary forest, where it hunts snakes and lizards. Deforestation on the islands threatens its small population.