Белоголовый орлан vs Африканский гриф
Haliaeetus leucocephalus в сравнении с Gyps africanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Белоголовый орлан | Африканский гриф |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Gyps africanus |
| Отряд | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Семейство | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Длина | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) | — |
| Размах крыльев | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) | 115,7 cm (45.6 in) |
| Масса | 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) | 5675,0 g (200.18 oz) |
| Питание | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Белоголовый орлан only
Африканский гриф only
Нет
Белоголовый орлан
Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
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.
Африканский гриф
Geographic Range & Migration
Белоголовый орлан
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Африканский гриф
Охранный статус
Белоголовый орлан
Африканский гриф
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
Африканский гриф
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.