Abubilla vs pigargo europeo
Upupa epops comparado con Haliaeetus albicilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Abubilla | pigargo europeo |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Upupa epops | Haliaeetus albicilla |
| Orden | Bucerotiformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familia | Upupidae | Accipitridae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 28,0 cm (11.0 in) | 84,0 cm (33.1 in) |
| Envergadura | 46,0 cm (18.1 in) | 225,0 cm (88.6 in) |
| Peso | 62,0 g (2.19 oz) | 5200,0 g (183.42 oz) |
| Dieta | Insects and larvae probed from the ground, especially beetle grubs, crickets, and caterpillars. Occasionally takes … | Fish, waterfowl, and carrion. Often pirates food from other birds. Takes fish from the water … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-12 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Ninguno
Abubilla only
pigargo europeo only
Abubilla
Open woodland, orchards, vineyards, parkland, and grassland with bare or sparsely vegetated ground for foraging.
pigargo europeo
Coastlines, large lakes, and rivers with mature trees or cliffs for nesting. Requires large undisturbed areas.
Song & Call Comparison
Abubilla
The eponymous call: a soft, far-carrying 'oop-oop-oop', repeated in triplets or quadruplets. Given from a hidden perch; mellow and flute-like. Contact call is a thin 'cherrr'.
pigargo europeo
High-pitched, yelping 'klee-klee' and deep barking 'ra-ra-ra'. Less vocal than Bald Eagle but similar chattering quality. Gives gull-like wailing near nest in breeding season.
Geographic Range & Migration
Abubilla
Europe, Asia, and Africa. Northern populations are migratory. A widespread species across the Old World.
pigargo europeo
Northern Europe and Asia from Greenland and Scandinavia to Japan. Reintroduced to Scotland and Ireland.
Estado de conservación
Abubilla
pigargo europeo
How to Tell Them Apart
Abubilla
Pinkish-brown body with dramatically barred black and white wings and tail. Long, erectile, fan-shaped crest tipped with black. Undulating butterfly-like flight.
Long, thin, slightly decurved bill for probing soil
pigargo europeo
Brown body with a paler head in adults and a distinctive short white wedge-shaped tail. Massive broad wings in flight. Juveniles are darker overall.
Very large, heavy, pale yellow bill
About These Birds
Abubilla
La abubilla es una de las aves más llamativas del Viejo Mundo, con su llamativo plumaje a rayas en blanco y negro y una cresta naranja-rojiza espectacular. Mide unos 25-29 cm. Habita en zonas abiertas, bordes de bosque y jardines desde Europa hasta el sur y sureste de Asia y África. Se alimenta de insectos e invertebrados que extrae del suelo con su largo pico curvo. Es el ave nacional de Israel. Su llamada característica es un 'upupup' resonante.
pigargo europeo
El pigargo europeo es el águila más grande de Europa y la cuarta más grande del mundo. Extinguido en su día en Gran Bretaña, ha sido reintroducido con éxito en Escocia e Irlanda mediante programas de conservación. Estos poderosos rapaces pueden vivir más de 25 años y forman vínculos de pareja para toda la vida.