Águila Arpía vs Picogordo
Harpia harpyja comparado con Coccothraustes coccothraustes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Águila Arpía | Picogordo |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Harpia harpyja | Coccothraustes coccothraustes |
| Orden | Accipitriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Accipitridae | Fringillidae |
| Estado de conservación | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 100,0 cm (39.4 in) | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) |
| Envergadura | 200,0 cm (78.7 in) | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) |
| Peso | 7500,0 g (264.55 oz) | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) |
| Dieta | Arboreal mammals including sloths, monkeys, and opossums, which make up over 70% of the diet. … | Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-3 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Águila Arpía
Tropical lowland rainforests, requiring large tracts of continuous forest with tall emergent trees for nesting.
Picogordo
Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gardens with mature fruiting trees.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Picogordo
A sharp, metallic 'tsick' call — the primary vocalization and often all that's heard. Song is a thin, reedy warble. Generally inconspicuous vocally despite its striking appearance.
Geographic Range & Migration
Águila Arpía
Central and South America from southern Mexico through Brazil and northern Argentina. Range is shrinking due to deforestation.
Picogordo
Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.
Estado de conservación
Águila Arpía
Picogordo
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Picogordo
Orange-brown head with a black bib and eye stripe. Warm brown back, grey nape, and broad white wing bar. Massive head and bill give a top-heavy appearance.
Enormously powerful, conical, pale bill capable of cracking cherry and olive stones
About These Birds
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.
Picogordo
El picogordo es un pinzón de gran tamaño con un pico enorme y poderoso adaptado para partir semillas duras. Tiene plumaje marrón-anaranjado con alas negras y blancas. Mide unos 16-18 cm. Habita en bosques caducifolios y mixtos de Europa, Asia central y este asiático. Se alimenta principalmente de semillas de cerezo, acebo y olivo, que puede partir con su robusto pico. Especie tímida y difícil de observar a pesar de su gran tamaño entre los pinzones.