bald eagle vs Northern Harrier
Haliaeetus leucocephalus से तुलना Circus hudsonius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| विशेषता | bald eagle | Northern Harrier |
|---|---|---|
| वैज्ञानिक नाम | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Circus hudsonius |
| 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) | 72.2 cm (28.4 in) |
| वजन | 4300.0 g (151.68 oz) | 470.5 g (16.60 oz) |
| आहार | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | -- |
| अंडों की संख्या | 1-4 | 3-7 |
| 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.
Northern Harrier
Geographic Range & Migration
bald eagle
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Northern Harrier
संरक्षण स्थिति
bald eagle
Northern Harrier
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
Northern Harrier
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.