American Goshawk vs Белоголовый орлан
Astur atricapillus в сравнении с Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | American Goshawk | Белоголовый орлан |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Astur atricapillus | Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
| Отряд | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Семейство | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Охранный статус | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) |
| Размах крыльев | — | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) |
| Масса | 963,0 g (33.97 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 | 2-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
American Goshawk 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
American Goshawk
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
American Goshawk
Белоголовый орлан
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Охранный статус
American Goshawk
Белоголовый орлан
How to Tell Them Apart
American Goshawk
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
American Goshawk
The American Goshawk is a powerful accipiter weighing around 963 g, hunting birds and mammals in mature boreal and montane forests of North America. Its broad wings and long tail allow agile pursuit through dense forest, making it a formidable apex avian predator.
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.