ハクトウワシ vs European Roller

Haliaeetus leucocephalus 比較対象 Coracias garrulus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 ハクトウワシ European Roller
学名 Haliaeetus leucocephalus Coracias garrulus
Accipitriformes Coraciiformes
Accipitridae Coraciidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長 79.0 cm (31.1 in) 31.0 cm (12.2 in)
翼開長 203.0 cm (79.9 in) 66.0 cm (26.0 in)
体重 4300.0 g (151.68 oz) 130.0 g (4.59 oz)
食性 Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … Large insects, especially beetles, grasshoppers, and crickets. Also takes small reptiles, frogs, and scorpions. Hunts …
一腹卵数 1-4 3-6
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
ハクトウワシ 79.0 cm
European Roller 31.0 cm
翼開長
ハクトウワシ 203.0 cm
European Roller 66.0 cm
体重
ハクトウワシ 4300.0 g
European Roller 130.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

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ハクトウワシ

Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.

European Roller

Warm, dry, open country with scattered trees and nest holes. Breeds in tree cavities, earth banks, and nest boxes.

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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.

European Roller

さえずり

A harsh, grating 'rack-rack' or 'quarrk' in flight. Gives a variety of sharp nasal calls at the nest. Not melodic; primary vocalizations are alarm and contact calls.

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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.

European Roller

Southern and eastern Europe, Central Asia, and North Africa. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa.

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保全状況

Least Concern

ハクトウワシ

Least Concern

European Roller

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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

European Roller

羽毛

Turquoise-blue head, breast, and tail. Chestnut-brown back. Vivid ultramarine blue and black wing patches visible in flight.

くちばし

Short, stout, dark hooked bill

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About These Birds

ハクトウワシ

ハクトウワシはアメリカ合衆国の国鳥で国の象徴である。DDT農薬使用により一度は絶滅の危機に瀕したが、見事な回復を遂げ、2007年に絶滅危惧種リストから外された。これらの力強い猛禽類は、2トンを超えるものもある鳥類最大の木の巣を作る。

European Roller

ヨーロッパで最も色彩豊かな鳥の一つで、求愛時にローリングと呼ばれる独特の空中飛翔を行う。

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