Bald Eagle vs Greater Spotted Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus comparado con Clanga clanga

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Bald Eagle Greater Spotted Eagle
Nombre científico Haliaeetus leucocephalus Clanga clanga
Orden Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Familia Accipitridae Accipitridae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Vulnerable
Longitud 79,0 cm (31.1 in)
Envergadura 203,0 cm (79.9 in) 102,1 cm (40.2 in)
Peso 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) 2125,0 g (74.96 oz)
Dieta Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … --
Tamaño de la puesta 1-4 1-3
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Bald Eagle 79,0 cm
Greater Spotted Eagle
Envergadura
Bald Eagle 203,0 cm
Greater Spotted Eagle 102,1 cm
Peso
Bald Eagle 4300,0 g
Greater Spotted Eagle 2125,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Bald Eagle only

Greater Spotted Eagle only

Ninguno

Bald Eagle

Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.

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Song & Call Comparison

Bald Eagle

Canto

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.

Greater Spotted Eagle

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Geographic Range & Migration

Bald Eagle

North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.

Greater Spotted Eagle

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Estado de conservación

Least Concern

Bald Eagle

Vulnerable

Greater Spotted Eagle

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How to Tell Them Apart

Bald Eagle

Plumaje

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.

Pico

Large, hooked, bright yellow bill

Greater Spotted Eagle

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About These Birds

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.

Greater Spotted Eagle

El águila moteada (unos 1,6 kg) es una rapaz de tamaño mediano cuyas poblaciones han disminuido gravemente, hasta el punto de ser considerada vulnerable a nivel mundial. Se reproduce en bosques húmedos del este de Europa y Asia, donde nidifica en árboles junto a zonas encharcadas. El plumaje es de color marrón oscuro uniforme, a menudo con manchas blancas en las alas superiores en los jóvenes. Migra al sur de Asia y África oriental. Las hibridaciones con el águila pomerana …

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