Cuervo Americano vs Águila Arpía
Corvus brachyrhynchos comparado con Harpia harpyja
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Cuervo Americano | Águila Arpía |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Harpia harpyja |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familia | Corvidae | Accipitridae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longitud | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) | 100,0 cm (39.4 in) |
| Envergadura | 99,0 cm (39.0 in) | 200,0 cm (78.7 in) |
| Peso | 450,0 g (15.87 oz) | 7500,0 g (264.55 oz) |
| Dieta | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | Arboreal mammals including sloths, monkeys, and opossums, which make up over 70% of the diet. … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-7 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Cuervo Americano
Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.
Águila Arpía
Tropical lowland rainforests, requiring large tracts of continuous forest with tall emergent trees for nesting.
Song & Call Comparison
Cuervo Americano
Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.
Águila Arpía
Rarely heard; emits mournful whistled screams 'wheee-oo' and low croaking grunts near the nest. Vocalizations poorly documented given its remote Amazonian habitat.
Geographic Range & Migration
Cuervo Americano
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Águila Arpía
Central and South America from southern Mexico through Brazil and northern Argentina. Range is shrinking due to deforestation.
Estado de conservación
Cuervo Americano
Águila Arpía
How to Tell Them Apart
Cuervo Americano
All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.
Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's
Águila Arpía
Slate-black upperparts and head with a pale grey breast and white underparts with black barring. A distinctive split grey crest rises when the bird is alarmed.
Massive dark hooked bill, one of the largest of any eagle
About These Birds
Cuervo Americano
El cuervo americano (Corvus brachyrhynchos) es un córvido grande, totalmente negro, ampliamente distribuido en Norteamérica. Altamente inteligente y adaptable, habita en bosques, zonas agrícolas y entornos urbanos. Omnívoro con capacidades para resolver problemas y hábitos sociales complejos. Familia Corvidae.
Águila Arpía
El águila arpía es el águila más grande y poderosa de América, con una envergadura de hasta 200 cm y garras del tamaño de las de un oso. Tiene plumaje gris en las partes superiores, blanco en las inferiores y una llamativa cresta gris. Habita en bosques tropicales de México a Brasil y Bolivia. Caza mamíferos medianos como monos y perezosos, y grandes lagartos. Clasificada como vulnerable debido a la pérdida del bosque tropical y la caza.