Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
ハクトウワシ
さえずり
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.
クロチュウヒ
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
ハクトウワシ
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
クロチュウヒ
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保全状況
Least Concern
ハクトウワシ
Endangered
クロチュウヒ
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
ハクトウワシ
羽毛
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.
くちばし
Large, hooked, bright yellow bill
クロチュウヒ
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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The Black Harrier is an endangered, medium-sized raptor endemic to southern Africa with almost entirely black plumage, bold white barring on the tail, and characteristic pale eyes. It inhabits lowland fynbos, Renosterveld, and wetland edges primarily in the Western and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa. It hunts by quartering low over open terrain, capturing small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.
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