cтепной орёл vs Белоголовый орлан
Aquila rapax в сравнении с Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | cтепной орёл | Белоголовый орлан |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Aquila rapax | Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
| Отряд | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Семейство | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Охранный статус | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) |
| Размах крыльев | 101,3 cm (39.9 in) | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) |
| Масса | 2299,0 g (81.09 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
cтепной орёл 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
cтепной орёл
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
cтепной орёл
Белоголовый орлан
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Охранный статус
cтепной орёл
Белоголовый орлан
How to Tell Them Apart
cтепной орёл
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
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.