Uhu vs Austral Pygmy-owl
Bubo bubo verglichen mit Glaucidium nana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Uhu | Austral Pygmy-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Bubo bubo | Glaucidium nana |
| Ordnung | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Familie | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | 68,0 cm (26.8 in) | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 170,0 cm (66.9 in) | 19,0 cm (7.5 in) |
| Gewicht | 2800,0 g (98.77 oz) | 75,0 g (2.65 oz) |
| Ernährung | Mammals up to the size of hares and young foxes, and birds up to the … | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Uhu
Rocky landscapes, cliffs, gorges, and open forest across Eurasia. Increasingly found near human settlements.
Song & Call Comparison
Uhu
Powerful, resonant 'ooo-hu' duetting with mate across great distances at dusk. One of Europe's deepest owl calls. Also gives barking screams, hisses, and grunts at the nest.
Austral Pygmy-owl
Geographic Range & Migration
Uhu
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The most widely distributed eagle-owl.
Austral Pygmy-owl
Erhaltungsstatus
Uhu
Austral Pygmy-owl
How to Tell Them Apart
Uhu
Tawny-brown plumage heavily mottled and streaked with black. Large prominent orange eyes and long ear tufts. Streaked breast and barred belly.
Powerful, dark grey-black hooked bill
Austral Pygmy-owl
About These Birds
Uhu
Der Uhu gehört zu den größten Eulenarten der Welt; Weibchen erreichen mitunter eine Flügelspannweite von fast zwei Metern. Sein tiefer, dröhnender Ruf ist in ruhigen Nächten bis zu vier Kilometer weit zu hören. Als Spitzenprädator steht der Uhu an der Spitze der Nahrungskette unter den Vögeln und erbeutet auch andere Greifvögel wie Bussarde und kleinere Eulen.
Austral Pygmy-owl
The Austral Pygmy-owl is a small, diurnal owl found in the temperate forests and shrublands of Chile and Argentina. Weighing about 75g with a wingspan of 19cm, it is the southernmost owl in the world and is active during daylight hours. It hunts small birds, insects, and lizards from concealed perches in the forest.