gavilán cubano vs Bald Eagle
Accipiter gundlachi comparado con Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | gavilán cubano | Bald Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Accipiter gundlachi | Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
| Orden | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familia | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Estado de conservación | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) |
| Envergadura | 45,6 cm (18.0 in) | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) |
| Peso | 675,0 g (23.81 oz) | 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
gavilán cubano only
Ninguno
Bald Eagle only
Bald Eagle
Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
Song & Call Comparison
gavilán cubano
Bald Eagle
High-pitched, chattering whistle: a rapid 'kleek-kik-ik-ik-ik'. Surprisingly weak and thin for such a large raptor. Also gives a lower 'kwit-kwit' call near the nest.
Geographic Range & Migration
gavilán cubano
Bald Eagle
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Estado de conservación
gavilán cubano
Bald Eagle
How to Tell Them Apart
gavilán cubano
Bald Eagle
Adults have a dark brown body with a striking white head and tail. Juveniles are mottled brown and white, reaching full adult plumage at age five.
Large, hooked, bright yellow bill
About These Birds
gavilán cubano
El gavilán de Gundlach es un rapaz mediano endémico de Cuba, donde habita bosques tropicales. Considerado especie En Peligro por la pérdida de hábitat y la persecución humana. Familia Accipitridae.
Bald Eagle
The bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the United States. Once endangered due to DDT pesticide use, it made a remarkable recovery and was removed from the endangered species list in 2007. These powerful raptors build the largest tree nests of any bird, some weighing over two tons.