Great Horned Owl vs Elang ekor-merah
Bubo virginianus dibandingkan dengan Buteo jamaicensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Great Horned Owl | Elang ekor-merah |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Bubo virginianus | Buteo jamaicensis |
| Ordo | Strigiformes | Accipitriformes |
| Famili | Strigidae | Accipitridae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | 55,0 cm (21.7 in) | 53,0 cm (20.9 in) |
| Rentang Sayap | 127,0 cm (50.0 in) | 124,0 cm (48.8 in) |
| Berat | 1400,0 g (49.38 oz) | 1080,0 g (38.10 oz) |
| Diet | Extremely diverse — mammals (rabbits, skunks, rodents), birds (including other raptors), reptiles, amphibians, and fish. … | Small to medium mammals, especially voles, mice, and rabbits. Also takes birds, reptiles, and large … |
| Ukuran Sarang | 1-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitat Bersama
Great Horned Owl only
None
Elang ekor-merah only
Great Horned Owl
Diverse habitats including forests, deserts, swamps, urban parks, and suburban areas. Nests in tree hollows, cliff ledges, and abandoned nests of other large birds.
Elang ekor-merah
Open country with scattered elevated perches such as trees, poles, and cliffs. Adaptable to farmland, grasslands, roadsides, and suburban areas.
Song & Call Comparison
Great Horned Owl
Deep, resonant 'who-who-who-who-ooo': the classic 'hoo-h'HOO-hoo-hoo' territorial duet of a mated pair. Booms at dusk. Female pitch slightly higher than male.
Elang ekor-merah
Iconic, raspy descending scream: 'kreeeeee-ar', often used in films for all raptors. Gives short barking 'kak' notes near nest. Juveniles beg with persistent squealing whistles.
Geographic Range & Migration
Great Horned Owl
North and South America from subarctic Canada to Tierra del Fuego. One of the most widespread owls in the Americas.
Elang ekor-merah
North America from Alaska to Panama, including the Caribbean. One of the most common raptors in North America.
Status Konservasi
Great Horned Owl
Elang ekor-merah
How to Tell Them Apart
Great Horned Owl
Mottled grey-brown plumage with heavy dark barring. Prominent ear tufts, yellow eyes, and a white throat patch give a fierce expression.
Dark grey-black hooked bill almost hidden by facial disc feathers
Elang ekor-merah
Variable plumage from pale to dark morphs. Most adults have rich brown upperparts, a pale breast with a dark belly band, and the characteristic rufous-red tail.
Dark hooked bill with a yellow cere
About These Birds
Great Horned Owl
The great horned owl is the most powerful and widespread owl in the Americas, earning the nickname tiger of the sky. It is one of the earliest nesting birds, often laying eggs in January when snow still covers the ground. Great horned owls are fierce predators, regularly taking prey up to three times their own weight.
Elang ekor-merah
The red-tailed hawk is the most widespread and common hawk in North America. Its screaming cry is so iconic that it is often dubbed over bald eagle footage in films and television. These adaptable raptors thrive in human-altered landscapes and are a familiar sight perched along highways.