African Hawk-eagle vs Белоголовый орлан
Aquila spilogaster в сравнении с Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | African Hawk-eagle | Белоголовый орлан |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Aquila spilogaster | Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
| Отряд | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Семейство | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) |
| Размах крыльев | 85,5 cm (33.7 in) | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) |
| Масса | 1450,0 g (51.15 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 | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Нет
African Hawk-eagle 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.
Song & Call Comparison
African Hawk-eagle
Белоголовый орлан
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 Hawk-eagle
Белоголовый орлан
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Охранный статус
African Hawk-eagle
Белоголовый орлан
How to Tell Them Apart
African Hawk-eagle
Белоголовый орлан
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 Hawk-eagle
The African Hawk-eagle weighs about 1.45kg and inhabits woodland and forest across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a bold and powerful hunter of medium-sized birds and mammals.
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.