Dunenspecht vs Steinadler
Picoides pubescens verglichen mit Aquila chrysaetos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Dunenspecht | Steinadler |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Picoides pubescens | Aquila chrysaetos |
| Ordnung | Piciformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familie | Picidae | Accipitridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) | 81,0 cm (31.9 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 28,0 cm (11.0 in) | 212,0 cm (83.5 in) |
| Gewicht | 27,0 g (0.95 oz) | 4050,0 g (142.86 oz) |
| Ernährung | Insects and larvae extracted from bark, supplemented with seeds, berries, and suet at feeders. Often … | Mammals including rabbits, hares, ground squirrels, and marmots. Also takes birds, reptiles, and carrion. Hunts … |
| Gelegegröße | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Dunenspecht
Deciduous and mixed forests, orchards, parks, and suburban areas. The most common woodpecker at feeders in North America.
Steinadler
Open and semi-open country including mountains, hills, and tundra. Prefers areas with cliffs or large trees for nesting and open terrain for hunting.
Song & Call Comparison
Dunenspecht
A sharp 'pik' or 'peek' contact call. Drums on resonant branches with a rapid, light tattoo — softer than larger woodpeckers. Also gives a high descending whinny 'keeer-keeer'.
Steinadler
Mostly silent; emits a thin, high-pitched whistle 'kee-kee-kee' near the eyrie. Also gives low barking 'yak-yak' and mewing calls. Far less vocal than its size suggests.
Geographic Range & Migration
Dunenspecht
North America from Alaska and Canada south through the United States, excluding the arid Southwest.
Steinadler
Holarctic distribution across North America, Europe, North Africa, and Asia. The most widely distributed eagle species.
Erhaltungsstatus
Dunenspecht
Steinadler
How to Tell Them Apart
Dunenspecht
Black and white plumage with a broad white stripe down the back. Black wings with white spots. Males have a small red patch on the nape.
Short, chisel-shaped, dark bill — noticeably shorter than the similar hairy woodpecker
Steinadler
Dark brown overall with a golden-bronze sheen on the nape and crown. Juveniles show distinct white patches at the base of the tail and in the wings.
Dark horn-colored hooked bill with a yellow cere
About These Birds
Dunenspecht
Der Dunenspecht ist der kleinste und am weitesten verbreitete Specht Nordamerikas. Seine geringe Größe erlaubt ihm die Nahrungssuche an dünnen Zweigen und Pflanzenstängeln, die größeren Spechten unzugänglich sind. Im Winter schließt sich der Dunenspecht häufig gemischten Vogelschwärmen an und profitiert von der erhöhten Wachsamkeit mehrerer Arten gegenüber Fressfeinden.
Steinadler
Der Steinadler zählt zu den kraftvollsten und wendigsten Greifvögeln der nördlichen Hemisphäre. Von zahlreichen Kulturen verehrt, wird er seit Jahrhunderten in der Falknerei eingesetzt, insbesondere von kasachischen Adlerjägern Zentralasiens. Bei der Jagd können Steinadler im Sturzflug Geschwindigkeiten von über 240 km/h erreichen.