Open and semi-open country including mountains, hills, and tundra. Prefers areas with cliffs or large trees for nesting and open terrain for hunting.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
アフリカオオタカ
イヌワシ
さえずり
Mostly silent; emits a thin, high-pitched whistle 'kee-kee-kee' near the eyrie. Also gives low barking 'yak-yak' and mewing calls. Far less vocal than its size suggests.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
アフリカオオタカ
イヌワシ
Holarctic distribution across North America, Europe, North Africa, and Asia. The most widely distributed eagle species.
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保全状況
Least Concern
アフリカオオタカ
Least Concern
イヌワシ
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
アフリカオオタカ
イヌワシ
羽毛
Dark brown overall with a golden-bronze sheen on the nape and crown. Juveniles show distinct white patches at the base of the tail and in the wings.
くちばし
Dark horn-colored hooked bill with a yellow cere
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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The African Goshawk is a medium-sized forest hawk weighing about 314g found across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a swift and agile hunter of birds and small mammals in dense woodland and forest.
The golden eagle is one of the most powerful and agile raptors in the Northern Hemisphere. Revered by many cultures, it has been used in falconry for centuries, particularly by Kazakh eagle hunters of Central Asia. Golden eagles can dive at speeds exceeding 240 km/h when pursuing prey.
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