Águila real vs culebrera de Andamán
Aquila chrysaetos comparado con Spilornis elgini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Águila real | culebrera de Andamán |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Aquila chrysaetos | Spilornis elgini |
| Orden | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familia | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longitud | 81,0 cm (31.9 in) | — |
| Envergadura | 212,0 cm (83.5 in) | 73,1 cm (28.8 in) |
| Peso | 4050,0 g (142.86 oz) | 895,0 g (31.57 oz) |
| Dieta | Mammals including rabbits, hares, ground squirrels, and marmots. Also takes birds, reptiles, and carrion. Hunts … | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Ninguno
Águila real only
culebrera de Andamán only
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
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.
culebrera de Andamán
Geographic Range & Migration
Águila real
Holarctic distribution across North America, Europe, North Africa, and Asia. The most widely distributed eagle species.
culebrera de Andamán
Estado de conservación
Águila real
culebrera de Andamán
How to Tell Them Apart
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
culebrera de Andamán
About These Birds
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.
culebrera de Andamán
The Andaman Serpent-eagle is a vulnerable raptor with an impressive 73.1 cm wingspan, weighing around 895 grams. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands and inhabits primary forest, where it hunts snakes and lizards. Deforestation on the islands threatens its small population.