bald eagle vs Grey-lined Hawk
Haliaeetus leucocephalus से तुलना Buteo nitidus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| विशेषता | bald eagle | Grey-lined Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| वैज्ञानिक नाम | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Buteo nitidus |
| गण | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| कुल | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| संरक्षण स्थिति | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| लंबाई | 79.0 cm (31.1 in) | — |
| पंखों का फैलाव | 203.0 cm (79.9 in) | 49.5 cm (19.5 in) |
| वजन | 4300.0 g (151.68 oz) | 463.75 g (16.36 oz) |
| आहार | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | -- |
| अंडों की संख्या | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
bald eagle
Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
Song & Call Comparison
bald eagle
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.
Grey-lined Hawk
Geographic Range & Migration
bald eagle
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Grey-lined Hawk
संरक्षण स्थिति
bald eagle
Grey-lined Hawk
How to Tell Them Apart
bald eagle
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
Grey-lined Hawk
About These Birds
bald eagle
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.