Eurasian Eagle-Owl vs Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Bubo bubo comparé à Cicinnurus respublica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Eurasian Eagle-Owl | Wilson's Bird-of-paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Bubo bubo | Cicinnurus respublica |
| Ordre | Strigiformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Strigidae | Paradisaeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | 68,0 cm (26.8 in) | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Envergure | 170,0 cm (66.9 in) | 19,0 cm (7.5 in) |
| Poids | 2800,0 g (98.77 oz) | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Mammals up to the size of hares and young foxes, and birds up to the … | Fruit and insects gleaned from the forest canopy and subcanopy. Particularly favors figs. |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Eurasian Eagle-Owl only
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise only
Aucun(e)
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Rocky landscapes, cliffs, gorges, and open forest across Eurasia. Increasingly found near human settlements.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Lowland and hill forests on the small islands of Waigeo and Batanta in the Raja Ampat archipelago, Indonesia.
Song & Call Comparison
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Powerful, resonant 'ooo-hu' duetting with mate across great distances at dusk. One of Europe's deepest owl calls. Also gives barking screams, hisses, and grunts at the nest.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Male gives a harsh, nasal 'waah' or 'eeah' from display perch. Song is poorly documented in wild. Also produces mechanical rattling wing sounds during display flights.
Geographic Range & Migration
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The most widely distributed eagle-owl.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Endemic to the islands of Waigeo and Batanta off the northwestern tip of New Guinea, Indonesia.
Statut de conservation
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
How to Tell Them Apart
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Tawny-brown plumage heavily mottled and streaked with black. Large prominent orange eyes and long ear tufts. Streaked breast and barred belly.
Powerful, dark grey-black hooked bill
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Males have a brilliant red back, yellow nape, turquoise blue bare crown, and green breast shield. Violet-blue curled tail wires. Females are brownish with bare blue crown.
Short, slightly curved greyish bill
About These Birds
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
The Eurasian eagle-owl is one of the largest owl species in the world, with females sometimes reaching a wingspan of nearly two meters. Its deep booming call can be heard up to four kilometers away on calm nights. These apex predators sit at the top of the avian food chain, preying on other raptors including buzzards and smaller owls.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Wilson's bird-of-paradise is one of the most extraordinarily colored birds on Earth. Males meticulously clear a patch of forest floor as a display court, removing every leaf and twig. The species was virtually unknown to science until the late 20th century due to its restricted island range.