gavilán andino vs Bald Eagle
Accipiter ventralis comparado con Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | gavilán andino | Bald Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Accipiter ventralis | Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
| Orden | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familia | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Estado de conservación | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) |
| Envergadura | — | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) |
| Peso | 164,375 g (5.80 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 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
gavilán andino 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 andino
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 andino
Bald Eagle
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Estado de conservación
gavilán andino
Bald Eagle
How to Tell Them Apart
gavilán andino
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 andino
El gavilán perlado habita en los bosques montanos de los Andes desde Venezuela hasta Bolivia. Sus partes inferiores con manchas blancas sobre fondo rufo son el rasgo diagnóstico. 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.