Virginia-Uhu vs Balsas Screech-owl
Bubo virginianus verglichen mit Megascops seductus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Virginia-Uhu | Balsas Screech-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Bubo virginianus | Megascops seductus |
| Ordnung | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Familie | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | 55,0 cm (21.7 in) | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 127,0 cm (50.0 in) | 34,8 cm (13.7 in) |
| Gewicht | 1400,0 g (49.38 oz) | 160,75 g (5.67 oz) |
| Ernährung | Extremely diverse — mammals (rabbits, skunks, rodents), birds (including other raptors), reptiles, amphibians, and fish. … | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Virginia-Uhu only
Balsas Screech-owl only
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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
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.
Balsas Screech-owl
Geographic Range & Migration
Virginia-Uhu
North and South America from subarctic Canada to Tierra del Fuego. One of the most widespread owls in the Americas.
Balsas Screech-owl
Erhaltungsstatus
Virginia-Uhu
Balsas Screech-owl
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Balsas Screech-owl
About These Birds
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.
Balsas Screech-owl
The Balsas Screech-owl is a small owl found in dry forest and scrub in the Balsas River drainage of southwestern Mexico, weighing about 160.75g with a wingspan of 34.8cm. Like other screech-owls it is nocturnal and hunts insects, small vertebrates, and invertebrates. Its cryptic plumage provides excellent camouflage against tree bark.