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.
コウモリダカ
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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.
コウモリダカ
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保全状況
Least Concern
ハクトウワシ
Least Concern
コウモリダカ
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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
コウモリダカ
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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The Bat Hawk is a medium-sized raptor found across sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Southeast Asia, inhabiting forest edges and open woodland near water. It is specially adapted for crepuscular hunting, with large eyes and a remarkably wide gape that allows it to swallow bats and swifts whole in flight. Its dark brown plumage and swift, agile flight make it well-suited to hunting in dim light at dusk and dawn.
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