Steinadler vs Schnee-Eule
Aquila chrysaetos verglichen mit Bubo scandiacus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Steinadler | Schnee-Eule |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Aquila chrysaetos | Bubo scandiacus |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes | Strigiformes |
| Familie | Accipitridae | Strigidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Länge | 81,0 cm (31.9 in) | 63,0 cm (24.8 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 212,0 cm (83.5 in) | 145,0 cm (57.1 in) |
| Gewicht | 4050,0 g (142.86 oz) | 2100,0 g (74.08 oz) |
| Ernährung | Mammals including rabbits, hares, ground squirrels, and marmots. Also takes birds, reptiles, and carrion. Hunts … | Primarily lemmings on the breeding grounds, where a pair may consume over 1,500 per year. … |
| Gelegegröße | 1-3 | 3-14 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
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.
Schnee-Eule
Arctic tundra for breeding. Winters in open habitats resembling tundra, including prairies, airports, shorelines, and agricultural fields.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Schnee-Eule
Male gives a deep booming hoot 'hooooo' and a rising 'hoo-hoo' series. Also barks sharply when alarmed. Quieter than many owls; silent during long Arctic winter hunts.
Geographic Range & Migration
Steinadler
Holarctic distribution across North America, Europe, North Africa, and Asia. The most widely distributed eagle species.
Schnee-Eule
Circumpolar Arctic for breeding. Irruptive winter movements bring birds south to the northern United States, Europe, and Asia.
Erhaltungsstatus
Steinadler
Schnee-Eule
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Schnee-Eule
Adult males are almost entirely white. Females and immatures have dark brown barring and spotting. Yellow eyes and fully feathered feet.
Dark hooked bill mostly hidden by dense facial feathering
About These Birds
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.
Schnee-Eule
Die Schnee-Eule ist die schwerste Eule Nordamerikas und einer der charismatischsten Vögel der Arktis. Anders als die meisten Eulen ist sie größtenteils tagaktiv – bedingt durch das durchgehende Tageslicht der arktischen Sommer. Periodische Masseneinflüge der Schnee-Eule nach Süden hängen mit den Populationszyklen der Lemminge zusammen.