Kel kartal vs Whistling Kite
Haliaeetus leucocephalus ile kıyaslandığında Haliastur sphenurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Özellik | Kel kartal | Whistling Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Bilimsel Ad | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Haliastur sphenurus |
| Takım | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familya | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Koruma Durumu | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Uzunluk | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) | — |
| Kanat Açıklığı | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) | 81,5 cm (32.1 in) |
| Ağırlık | 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) | 742,5 g (26.19 oz) |
| Beslenme | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | -- |
| Kuluçka Büyüklüğü | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Kel kartal only
Whistling Kite only
Hiçbiri
Kel kartal
Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
Song & Call Comparison
Kel kartal
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.
Whistling Kite
Geographic Range & Migration
Kel kartal
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Whistling Kite
Koruma Durumu
Kel kartal
Whistling Kite
How to Tell Them Apart
Kel kartal
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
Whistling Kite
About These Birds
Kel kartal
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.