African Cuckoo-hawk vs Белоголовый орлан
Aviceda cuculoides в сравнении с Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | African Cuckoo-hawk | Белоголовый орлан |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Aviceda cuculoides | Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
| Отряд | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Семейство | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) |
| Размах крыльев | 52,9 cm (20.8 in) | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) |
| Масса | 261,0 g (9.21 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 | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
African Cuckoo-hawk 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 Cuckoo-hawk
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 Cuckoo-hawk
Белоголовый орлан
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Охранный статус
African Cuckoo-hawk
Белоголовый орлан
How to Tell Them Apart
African Cuckoo-hawk
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 Cuckoo-hawk
The African Cuckoo-hawk weighs about 261g and inhabits sub-Saharan African forests. Despite its hawk shape, it feeds mainly on insects, lizards, and chameleons.
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.