pygargue à tête blanche vs Serpentaire des Andaman
Haliaeetus leucocephalus comparé à Spilornis elgini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | pygargue à tête blanche | Serpentaire des Andaman |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Spilornis elgini |
| Ordre | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Famille | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) | — |
| Envergure | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) | 73,1 cm (28.8 in) |
| Poids | 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) | 895,0 g (31.57 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
pygargue à tête blanche only
Serpentaire des Andaman only
Aucun(e)
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
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.
Serpentaire des Andaman
Geographic Range & Migration
pygargue à tête blanche
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Serpentaire des Andaman
Statut de conservation
pygargue à tête blanche
Serpentaire des Andaman
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Serpentaire des Andaman
About These Birds
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.
Serpentaire des Andaman
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.