American Crow vs ヘビクイワシ

Corvus brachyrhynchos 比較対象 Sagittarius serpentarius

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属性 American Crow ヘビクイワシ
学名 Corvus brachyrhynchos Sagittarius serpentarius
Passeriformes Accipitriformes
Corvidae Sagittariidae
保全状況 Least Concern Endangered
体長 45.0 cm (17.7 in) 130.0 cm (51.2 in)
翼開長 99.0 cm (39.0 in) 210.0 cm (82.7 in)
体重 450.0 g (15.87 oz) 3700.0 g (130.51 oz)
食性 Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … Snakes, lizards, small mammals, and large insects. Hunts on foot, stomping prey to death with …
一腹卵数 3-7 1-4
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
American Crow 45.0 cm
ヘビクイワシ 130.0 cm
翼開長
American Crow 99.0 cm
ヘビクイワシ 210.0 cm
体重
American Crow 450.0 g
ヘビクイワシ 3700.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

American Crow only

ヘビクイワシ only

None

American Crow

Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.

ヘビクイワシ

Open grasslands, savannas, and light woodland across sub-Saharan Africa. Avoids dense forests and very arid regions.

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Song & Call Comparison

American Crow

さえずり

Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.

ヘビクイワシ

さえずり

A surprisingly deep, resonant croaking 'kowrr-kowrr' often heard at dawn on African savannas. Also gives pig-like grunting sounds. Mostly silent compared to true songbirds.

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Geographic Range & Migration

American Crow

North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.

ヘビクイワシ

Sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal and Somalia south to South Africa. Resident throughout its range.

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保全状況

Least Concern

American Crow

Endangered

ヘビクイワシ

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How to Tell Them Apart

American Crow

羽毛

All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.

くちばし

Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's

ヘビクイワシ

羽毛

Grey body plumage with black flight feathers and thigh feathers. Distinctive long black crest feathers trail from the back of the head. Orange-red bare facial skin.

くちばし

Short, strong, hooked greyish bill with a yellowish cere

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About These Birds

American Crow

北米全域に広く分布する大型のカラス(体長40〜53cm)。全身光沢のある黒で、知性が高く強い社会性を持つ。Corvus brachyrhynchos(アメリカガラス)は北米で最もよく見られるカラスで、交通量の多い道路に堅い木の実を置いて車に割らせる「道具使用」が観察されている。Corvidae科。

ヘビクイワシ

The secretary bird is the only raptor that hunts primarily on foot, striding through grasslands on crane-like legs up to 1.2 meters tall. Its name may derive from the crest feathers resembling quill pens tucked behind a secretary's ear. The species is classified as Endangered due to habitat loss and decline across much of its range.

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