Madagascar Sparrowhawk vs Белоголовый орлан

Accipiter madagascariensis в сравнении с Haliaeetus leucocephalus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Madagascar Sparrowhawk Белоголовый орлан
Научное название Accipiter madagascariensis Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Отряд Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Семейство Accipitridae Accipitridae
Охранный статус Near Threatened Least Concern
Длина 79,0 cm (31.1 in)
Размах крыльев 38,2 cm (15.0 in) 203,0 cm (79.9 in)
Масса 199,25 g (7.03 oz) 4300,0 g (151.68 oz)
Питание -- Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish …
Размер кладки 1-4 1-4
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Madagascar Sparrowhawk
Белоголовый орлан 79,0 cm
Размах крыльев
Madagascar Sparrowhawk 38,2 cm
Белоголовый орлан 203,0 cm
Масса
Madagascar Sparrowhawk 199,25 g
Белоголовый орлан 4300,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Madagascar Sparrowhawk only

Нет

Белоголовый орлан only

Белоголовый орлан

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

Madagascar Sparrowhawk

Белоголовый орлан

Пение

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.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Madagascar Sparrowhawk

Белоголовый орлан

North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.

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Охранный статус

Near Threatened

Madagascar Sparrowhawk

Least Concern

Белоголовый орлан

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How to Tell Them Apart

Madagascar Sparrowhawk

Белоголовый орлан

Оперение

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.

Клюв

Large, hooked, bright yellow bill

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About These Birds

Madagascar Sparrowhawk

The Madagascar Sparrowhawk (<em>Accipiter madagascariensis</em>) is a forest raptor belonging to the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. It is endemic to Madagascar, where it inhabits forest environments including both humid eastern rainforests and drier western woodlands. This species is assessed as Near Threatened by the IUCN, reflecting population pressure from the ongoing loss and degradation of forest habitats across Madagascar. Clutch size typically ranges from 1 to 4 eggs. Detailed plumage and bill descriptions, as well as specific …

Белоголовый орлан

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.

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