gavilán común vs Bald Eagle
Accipiter nisus comparado con Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | gavilán común | Bald Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Accipiter nisus | Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
| Orden | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familia | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) |
| Envergadura | 41,5 cm (16.3 in) | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) |
| Peso | 209,0 g (7.37 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 | 1-7 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
gavilán común 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 común
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 común
Bald Eagle
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Estado de conservación
gavilán común
Bald Eagle
How to Tell Them Apart
gavilán común
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 común
El gavilán europeo es un rapaz pequeño y ágil que habita en bosques de toda Europa y Asia. Los machos son considerablemente más pequeños que las hembras. Los adultos presentan partes superiores grises azuladas y las inferiores finamente barradas de naranja. Caza principalmente aves pequeñas. 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.