Downy Woodpecker vs オジロワシ
Picoides pubescens 比較対象 Haliaeetus albicilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Downy Woodpecker | オジロワシ |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Picoides pubescens | Haliaeetus albicilla |
| 目 | Piciformes | Accipitriformes |
| 科 | Picidae | Accipitridae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) | 84.0 cm (33.1 in) |
| 翼開長 | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 225.0 cm (88.6 in) |
| 体重 | 27.0 g (0.95 oz) | 5200.0 g (183.42 oz) |
| 食性 | Insects and larvae extracted from bark, supplemented with seeds, berries, and suet at feeders. Often … | Fish, waterfowl, and carrion. Often pirates food from other birds. Takes fish from the water … |
| 一腹卵数 | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Downy Woodpecker
Deciduous and mixed forests, orchards, parks, and suburban areas. The most common woodpecker at feeders in North America.
オジロワシ
Coastlines, large lakes, and rivers with mature trees or cliffs for nesting. Requires large undisturbed areas.
Song & Call Comparison
Downy Woodpecker
A sharp 'pik' or 'peek' contact call. Drums on resonant branches with a rapid, light tattoo — softer than larger woodpeckers. Also gives a high descending whinny 'keeer-keeer'.
オジロワシ
High-pitched, yelping 'klee-klee' and deep barking 'ra-ra-ra'. Less vocal than Bald Eagle but similar chattering quality. Gives gull-like wailing near nest in breeding season.
Geographic Range & Migration
Downy Woodpecker
North America from Alaska and Canada south through the United States, excluding the arid Southwest.
オジロワシ
Northern Europe and Asia from Greenland and Scandinavia to Japan. Reintroduced to Scotland and Ireland.
保全状況
Downy Woodpecker
オジロワシ
How to Tell Them Apart
Downy Woodpecker
Black and white plumage with a broad white stripe down the back. Black wings with white spots. Males have a small red patch on the nape.
Short, chisel-shaped, dark bill — noticeably shorter than the similar hairy woodpecker
オジロワシ
Brown body with a paler head in adults and a distinctive short white wedge-shaped tail. Massive broad wings in flight. Juveniles are darker overall.
Very large, heavy, pale yellow bill
About These Birds
Downy Woodpecker
The downy woodpecker is the smallest and most widespread woodpecker in North America. Its small size allows it to forage on thin branches and weed stems that larger woodpeckers cannot access. Downies often join mixed-species flocks in winter, benefiting from the extra vigilance of multiple species watching for predators.
オジロワシ
The white-tailed eagle is Europe's largest eagle and the fourth-largest eagle in the world. Once extinct in Britain, it has been successfully reintroduced to Scotland and Ireland through conservation programs. These powerful raptors can live over 25 years and form lifelong pair bonds.