Белоголовый орлан vs беркут
Haliaeetus leucocephalus в сравнении с Aquila chrysaetos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Белоголовый орлан | беркут |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Aquila chrysaetos |
| Отряд | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Семейство | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) | 81,0 cm (31.9 in) |
| Размах крыльев | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) | 212,0 cm (83.5 in) |
| Масса | 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) | 4050,0 g (142.86 oz) |
| Питание | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | Mammals including rabbits, hares, ground squirrels, and marmots. Also takes birds, reptiles, and carrion. Hunts … |
| Размер кладки | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Белоголовый орлан only
беркут only
Белоголовый орлан
Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
беркут
Open and semi-open country including mountains, hills, and tundra. Prefers areas with cliffs or large trees for nesting and open terrain for hunting.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
беркут
Mostly silent; emits a thin, high-pitched whistle 'kee-kee-kee' near the eyrie. Also gives low barking 'yak-yak' and mewing calls. Far less vocal than its size suggests.
Geographic Range & Migration
Белоголовый орлан
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
беркут
Holarctic distribution across North America, Europe, North Africa, and Asia. The most widely distributed eagle species.
Охранный статус
Белоголовый орлан
беркут
How to Tell Them Apart
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
беркут
Dark brown overall with a golden-bronze sheen on the nape and crown. Juveniles show distinct white patches at the base of the tail and in the wings.
Dark horn-colored hooked bill with a yellow cere
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.
беркут
The golden eagle is one of the most powerful and agile raptors in the Northern Hemisphere. Revered by many cultures, it has been used in falconry for centuries, particularly by Kazakh eagle hunters of Central Asia. Golden eagles can dive at speeds exceeding 240 km/h when pursuing prey.