African Penguin vs águia-de-cabeça-branca
Spheniscus demersus comparado com Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Penguin | águia-de-cabeça-branca |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Spheniscus demersus | Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
| Ordem | Sphenisciformes | Accipitriformes |
| Família | Spheniscidae | Accipitridae |
| Estado de conservação | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 60,0 cm (23.6 in) | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) |
| Envergadura | 42,0 cm (16.5 in) | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) |
| Peso | 3100,0 g (109.35 oz) | 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) |
| Dieta | Small schooling fish, especially sardines and anchovies. Forages within 40 km of the colony, diving … | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
African Penguin only
Nenhum
águia-de-cabeça-branca only
African Penguin
Rocky coastlines and offshore islands of southern Africa. Nests in burrows, under boulders, or in surface scrapes.
águia-de-cabeça-branca
Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
Song & Call Comparison
African Penguin
A loud, donkey-like braying 'waaah-waaah' — hence its nickname 'jackass penguin'. Also gives softer grunts and contact calls at the colony. Highly vocal on breeding beaches.
águia-de-cabeça-branca
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
African Penguin
Coastal southwestern Africa from Namibia to Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The only penguin species breeding in Africa.
águia-de-cabeça-branca
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Estado de conservação
African Penguin
águia-de-cabeça-branca
How to Tell Them Apart
African Penguin
Black upperparts and white underparts with a distinctive black horseshoe-shaped band across the breast. Pink patches of bare skin above the eyes help with thermoregulation.
Sturdy, pointed, black bill with a grey band near the tip
águia-de-cabeça-branca
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
About These Birds
African Penguin
O único pinguim nidificante na África, pertencente à família Spheniscidae. O Pinguim-africano (Spheniscus demersus) habita costas rochosas e ilhas do sul da África, da Namíbia ao leste da África do Sul. Mede aproximadamente 60-70 cm e pesa entre 2-5 kg. Caracterizado pelo padrão preto e branco distintivo com uma faixa preta em forma de U no peito e manchas pretas nas partes brancas. Excelente nadador, alimenta-se principalmente de peixes como sardinhas e anchovas. Vocaliza com um chamado semelhante ao zurro …
águia-de-cabeça-branca
The bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the United States. Once endangered due to DDT pesticide use, it made a remarkable recovery and was removed from the endangered species list in 2007. These powerful raptors build the largest tree nests of any bird, some weighing over two tons.