ハクトウワシ vs Greater Flamingo
Haliaeetus leucocephalus 比較対象 Phoenicopterus roseus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | ハクトウワシ | Greater Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Phoenicopterus roseus |
| 目 | Accipitriformes | Phoenicopteriformes |
| 科 | Accipitridae | Phoenicopteridae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 79.0 cm (31.1 in) | 130.0 cm (51.2 in) |
| 翼開長 | 203.0 cm (79.9 in) | 160.0 cm (63.0 in) |
| 体重 | 4300.0 g (151.68 oz) | 3500.0 g (123.46 oz) |
| 食性 | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | Algae, diatoms, brine shrimp, and small crustaceans filtered from shallow alkaline or saline water. Carotenoid … |
| 一腹卵数 | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
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.
Greater Flamingo
Shallow alkaline or saline lakes, coastal lagoons, mudflats, and salt pans. Requires large undisturbed areas for breeding colonies.
Song & Call Comparison
ハクトウワシ
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.
Greater Flamingo
Loud, nasal goose-like honking 'ka-ha' calls, often in chorus at breeding colonies. Also gives softer gabbling and grunting sounds while feeding and preening.
Geographic Range & Migration
ハクトウワシ
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Greater Flamingo
Africa, southern Europe, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. Irregular visitor to northern Europe.
保全状況
ハクトウワシ
Greater Flamingo
How to Tell Them Apart
ハクトウワシ
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.
Large, hooked, bright yellow bill
Greater Flamingo
Predominantly white-pink plumage with bright crimson-pink wing coverts revealed in flight. Long pink legs and a sinuous neck. Intensity of color depends on diet.
Large, downward-bent bill — pink with a black tip, adapted for filter feeding
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。
Greater Flamingo
The greater flamingo is the most widespread flamingo species and one of the most recognizable birds in the world. Their pink color comes entirely from carotenoid pigments in their crustacean and algal diet. Flamingos are social birds that breed in enormous colonies sometimes numbering tens of thousands.