Белоголовый орлан vs орлан-белохвост
Haliaeetus leucocephalus в сравнении с Haliaeetus albicilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Белоголовый орлан | орлан-белохвост |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Haliaeetus albicilla |
| Отряд | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Семейство | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) | 84,0 cm (33.1 in) |
| Размах крыльев | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) | 225,0 cm (88.6 in) |
| Масса | 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) | 5200,0 g (183.42 oz) |
| Питание | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | Fish, waterfowl, and carrion. Often pirates food from other birds. Takes fish from the water … |
| Размер кладки | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Белоголовый орлан only
орлан-белохвост only
Нет
Белоголовый орлан
Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
орлан-белохвост
Coastlines, large lakes, and rivers with mature trees or cliffs for nesting. Requires large undisturbed areas.
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.
орлан-белохвост
High-pitched, yelping 'klee-klee' and deep barking 'ra-ra-ra'. Less vocal than Bald Eagle but similar chattering quality. Gives gull-like wailing near nest in breeding season.
Geographic Range & Migration
Белоголовый орлан
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
орлан-белохвост
Northern Europe and Asia from Greenland and Scandinavia to Japan. Reintroduced to Scotland and Ireland.
Охранный статус
Белоголовый орлан
орлан-белохвост
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
орлан-белохвост
Brown body with a paler head in adults and a distinctive short white wedge-shaped tail. Massive broad wings in flight. Juveniles are darker overall.
Very large, heavy, pale 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.
орлан-белохвост
The white-tailed eagle is Europe's largest eagle and the fourth-largest eagle in the world. Once extinct in Britain, it has been successfully reintroduced to Scotland and Ireland through conservation programs. These powerful raptors can live over 25 years and form lifelong pair bonds.