Mallard vs Elang ekor putih
Anas platyrhynchos dibandingkan dengan Haliaeetus albicilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Mallard | Elang ekor putih |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Anas platyrhynchos | Haliaeetus albicilla |
| Ordo | Anseriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Famili | Anatidae | Accipitridae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | 58,0 cm (22.8 in) | 84,0 cm (33.1 in) |
| Rentang Sayap | 90,0 cm (35.4 in) | 225,0 cm (88.6 in) |
| Berat | 1100,0 g (38.80 oz) | 5200,0 g (183.42 oz) |
| Diet | Omnivorous — aquatic plants, seeds, insects, crustaceans, and mollusks. Feeds by dabbling, upending, and grazing … | Fish, waterfowl, and carrion. Often pirates food from other birds. Takes fish from the water … |
| Ukuran Sarang | 4-18 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Mallard
Nearly any wetland habitat including lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes, estuaries, and urban park ponds.
Elang ekor putih
Coastlines, large lakes, and rivers with mature trees or cliffs for nesting. Requires large undisturbed areas.
Song & Call Comparison
Mallard
Female gives the classic 'quack-quack-quack', descending in pitch. Male utters soft nasal 'raeb-raeb'. Both give a high 'gag-gag-gag' when alarmed or taking flight.
Elang ekor putih
High-pitched, yelping 'klee-klee' and deep barking 'ra-ra-ra'. Less vocal than Bald Eagle but similar chattering quality. Gives gull-like wailing near nest in breeding season.
Geographic Range & Migration
Mallard
Native across the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand.
Elang ekor putih
Northern Europe and Asia from Greenland and Scandinavia to Japan. Reintroduced to Scotland and Ireland.
Status Konservasi
Mallard
Elang ekor putih
How to Tell Them Apart
Mallard
Breeding males have an iridescent green head, white neck ring, chestnut breast, and grey body. Females are mottled brown. Both sexes show a blue speculum bordered by white.
Broad, flat bill — yellow-green in males, orange-brown in females
Elang ekor putih
Brown body with a paler head in adults and a distinctive short white wedge-shaped tail. Massive broad wings in flight. Juveniles are darker overall.
Very large, heavy, pale yellow bill
About These Birds
Mallard
The mallard is the ancestor of most domestic duck breeds and the most abundant and widespread dabbling duck in the world. Males perform elaborate courtship displays including head-bobbing and whistle-grunt calls. Mallards are highly adaptable, thriving in both wilderness and urban environments.
Elang ekor putih
The white-tailed eagle is Europe's largest eagle and the fourth-largest eagle in the world. Once extinct in Britain, it has been successfully reintroduced to Scotland and Ireland through conservation programs. These powerful raptors can live over 25 years and form lifelong pair bonds.