Белоголовый орлан vs White-collared Kite
Haliaeetus leucocephalus в сравнении с Leptodon forbesi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Белоголовый орлан | White-collared Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Leptodon forbesi |
| Отряд | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Семейство | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Длина | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) | — |
| Размах крыльев | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) | 63,2 cm (24.9 in) |
| Масса | 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) | 570,0 g (20.11 oz) |
| Питание | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Белоголовый орлан only
White-collared Kite only
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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.
White-collared Kite
Geographic Range & Migration
Белоголовый орлан
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
White-collared Kite
Охранный статус
Белоголовый орлан
White-collared Kite
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
White-collared Kite
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.