gavilán malgache vs Bald Eagle
Accipiter madagascariensis comparado con Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | gavilán malgache | Bald Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Accipiter madagascariensis | Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
| Orden | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familia | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Estado de conservación | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) |
| Envergadura | 38,2 cm (15.0 in) | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) |
| Peso | 199,25 g (7.03 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 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
gavilán malgache 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 malgache
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 malgache
Bald Eagle
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Estado de conservación
gavilán malgache
Bald Eagle
How to Tell Them Apart
gavilán malgache
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 malgache
El gavilán malgache es un rapaz pequeño endémico de Madagascar. Habita bosques y zonas boscosas tanto en las tierras bajas como en las montañas. Poco conocido; su estado de conservación genera preocupación. 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.