Épervier de Cuba vs pygargue à tête blanche
Accipiter gundlachi comparé à Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Épervier de Cuba | pygargue à tête blanche |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Accipiter gundlachi | Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
| Ordre | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Famille | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) |
| Envergure | 45,6 cm (18.0 in) | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) |
| Poids | 675,0 g (23.81 oz) | 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Épervier de Cuba only
Aucun(e)
pygargue à tête blanche only
pygargue à tête blanche
Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
Song & Call Comparison
Épervier de Cuba
pygargue à tête blanche
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Épervier de Cuba
pygargue à tête blanche
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Statut de conservation
Épervier de Cuba
pygargue à tête blanche
How to Tell Them Apart
Épervier de Cuba
pygargue à tête blanche
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.
Large, hooked, bright yellow bill
About These Birds
Épervier de Cuba
Gundlach's Hawk (<em>Accipiter gundlachi</em>) is a medium-sized raptor in the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. It is endemic to Cuba, where it inhabits coastal and forest environments, including both lowland forests and wooded areas across the island. This species is currently assessed as Endangered by the IUCN, reflecting significant population pressures from habitat loss and persecution. As Cuba's only endemic accipiter, it represents a species of considerable conservation concern. Detailed plumage and bill descriptions are limited in the …
pygargue à tête blanche
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.