Emú vs Águila real
Dromaius novaehollandiae comparado con Aquila chrysaetos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Emú | Águila real |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Dromaius novaehollandiae | Aquila chrysaetos |
| Orden | Casuariiformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familia | Dromaiidae | Accipitridae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 175,0 cm (68.9 in) | 81,0 cm (31.9 in) |
| Envergadura | 20,0 cm (7.9 in) | 212,0 cm (83.5 in) |
| Peso | 45000,0 g (1587.33 oz) | 4050,0 g (142.86 oz) |
| Dieta | Plants, seeds, fruits, flowers, and insects. Swallows large stones and charcoal to grind food in … | Mammals including rabbits, hares, ground squirrels, and marmots. Also takes birds, reptiles, and carrion. Hunts … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 5-24 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Emú
Open grasslands, savanna woodlands, scrublands, and semi-arid plains across Australia. Avoids dense forest and true desert.
Águila real
Open and semi-open country including mountains, hills, and tundra. Prefers areas with cliffs or large trees for nesting and open terrain for hunting.
Song & Call Comparison
Emú
Deep, resonant booming grunt 'e-moo', often repeated 3 times. Females give a deep drumming call produced by an inflatable throat pouch. Generally low-pitched and far-carrying.
Águila real
Mostly silent; emits a thin, high-pitched whistle 'kee-kee-kee' near the eyrie. Also gives low barking 'yak-yak' and mewing calls. Far less vocal than its size suggests.
Geographic Range & Migration
Emú
Throughout mainland Australia. Absent from Tasmania, where the Tasmanian emu was driven to extinction by 1850.
Águila real
Holarctic distribution across North America, Europe, North Africa, and Asia. The most widely distributed eagle species.
Estado de conservación
Emú
Águila real
How to Tell Them Apart
Emú
Shaggy grey-brown plumage with double-shafted feathers giving a loose, hair-like appearance. Bare blue skin on the face and neck.
Broad, flat, dark grey bill
Águila real
Dark brown overall with a golden-bronze sheen on the nape and crown. Juveniles show distinct white patches at the base of the tail and in the wings.
Dark horn-colored hooked bill with a yellow cere
About These Birds
Emú
Emú, 150-190 cm, hasta 60 kg. Segunda ave más grande del mundo. Plumaje pardo grisáceo, alas vestigiales, poderosas patas con tres dedos. Endémico de Australia. Omnívoro. Macho incuba y cuida las crías. Preocupación menor.
Águila real
El águila real es uno de los rapaces más poderosos y ágiles del hemisferio norte. Venerada por numerosas culturas, se ha empleado en la cetrería durante siglos, en particular por los cazadores kazajos de Asia Central. Las águilas reales pueden alcanzar velocidades superiores a los 240 km/h al lanzarse en picado sobre sus presas.