Amazonian Pygmy-owl vs Virginia-Uhu
Glaucidium hardyi verglichen mit Bubo virginianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Amazonian Pygmy-owl | Virginia-Uhu |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Glaucidium hardyi | Bubo virginianus |
| Ordnung | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Familie | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | 55,0 cm (21.7 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 17,9 cm (7.0 in) | 127,0 cm (50.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 56,333333333333336 g (1.99 oz) | 1400,0 g (49.38 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | Extremely diverse — mammals (rabbits, skunks, rodents), birds (including other raptors), reptiles, amphibians, and fish. … |
| Gelegegröße | 3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
Amazonian Pygmy-owl only
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Virginia-Uhu only
Virginia-Uhu
Diverse habitats including forests, deserts, swamps, urban parks, and suburban areas. Nests in tree hollows, cliff ledges, and abandoned nests of other large birds.
Song & Call Comparison
Amazonian Pygmy-owl
Virginia-Uhu
Deep, resonant 'who-who-who-who-ooo': the classic 'hoo-h'HOO-hoo-hoo' territorial duet of a mated pair. Booms at dusk. Female pitch slightly higher than male.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazonian Pygmy-owl
Virginia-Uhu
North and South America from subarctic Canada to Tierra del Fuego. One of the most widespread owls in the Americas.
Erhaltungsstatus
Amazonian Pygmy-owl
Virginia-Uhu
How to Tell Them Apart
Amazonian Pygmy-owl
Virginia-Uhu
Mottled grey-brown plumage with heavy dark barring. Prominent ear tufts, yellow eyes, and a white throat patch give a fierce expression.
Dark grey-black hooked bill almost hidden by facial disc feathers
About These Birds
Amazonian Pygmy-owl
The Amazonian Pygmy-owl is a tiny owl weighing about 56 g with a 17.9 cm wingspan, active during daylight hours in Amazonian forest. Despite its small size, it is an aggressive predator of small birds, lizards, and large insects.
Virginia-Uhu
Der Virginia-Uhu ist die kraftvollste und am weitesten verbreitete Eule Amerikas und trägt daher den Beinamen Tiger des Himmels. Er zählt zu den frühesten Brutvögeln und legt seine Eier oft schon im Januar, wenn noch Schnee liegt. Der Virginia-Uhu ist ein gefürchteter Jäger, der regelmäßig Beute erlegt, die bis zu dreimal so schwer ist wie er selbst.