Virginia-Uhu vs Rufous-legged Owl
Bubo virginianus verglichen mit Strix rufipes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Virginia-Uhu | Rufous-legged Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Bubo virginianus | Strix rufipes |
| 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) | 51,7 cm (20.4 in) |
| Gewicht | 1400,0 g (49.38 oz) | 355,0 g (12.52 oz) |
| Ernährung | Extremely diverse — mammals (rabbits, skunks, rodents), birds (including other raptors), reptiles, amphibians, and fish. … | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
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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.
Rufous-legged 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.
Rufous-legged Owl
Erhaltungsstatus
Virginia-Uhu
Rufous-legged 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
Rufous-legged 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.