Белоголовый орлан vs Andaman Serpent-eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus в сравнении с Spilornis elgini

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Белоголовый орлан Andaman Serpent-eagle
Научное название Haliaeetus leucocephalus Spilornis elgini
Отряд Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Семейство Accipitridae Accipitridae
Охранный статус Least Concern Vulnerable
Длина 79,0 cm (31.1 in)
Размах крыльев 203,0 cm (79.9 in) 73,1 cm (28.8 in)
Масса 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) 895,0 g (31.57 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

Body Length
Белоголовый орлан 79,0 cm
Andaman Serpent-eagle
Размах крыльев
Белоголовый орлан 203,0 cm
Andaman Serpent-eagle 73,1 cm
Масса
Белоголовый орлан 4300,0 g
Andaman Serpent-eagle 895,0 g

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Белоголовый орлан only

Andaman Serpent-eagle 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

Пение

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.

Andaman Serpent-eagle

Geographic Range & Migration

Белоголовый орлан

North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.

Andaman Serpent-eagle

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Белоголовый орлан

Vulnerable

Andaman Serpent-eagle

How to Tell Them Apart

Белоголовый орлан

Оперение

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.

Клюв

Large, hooked, bright yellow bill

Andaman Serpent-eagle

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.

Andaman Serpent-eagle

The Andaman Serpent-eagle is a vulnerable raptor with an impressive 73.1 cm wingspan, weighing around 895 grams. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands and inhabits primary forest, where it hunts snakes and lizards. Deforestation on the islands threatens its small population.

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