Kel kartal vs Kızıl kuyruklu şahin
Haliaeetus leucocephalus ile kıyaslandığında Buteo jamaicensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Özellik | Kel kartal | Kızıl kuyruklu şahin |
|---|---|---|
| Bilimsel Ad | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Buteo jamaicensis |
| Takım | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Familya | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Koruma Durumu | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Uzunluk | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) | 53,0 cm (20.9 in) |
| Kanat Açıklığı | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) | 124,0 cm (48.8 in) |
| Ağırlık | 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) | 1080,0 g (38.10 oz) |
| Beslenme | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | Small to medium mammals, especially voles, mice, and rabbits. Also takes birds, reptiles, and large … |
| Kuluçka Büyüklüğü | 1-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Ortak Yaşam Alanları
Kel kartal only
Hiçbiri
Kızıl kuyruklu şahin only
Kel kartal
Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
Kızıl kuyruklu şahin
Open country with scattered elevated perches such as trees, poles, and cliffs. Adaptable to farmland, grasslands, roadsides, and suburban areas.
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.
Kızıl kuyruklu şahin
Iconic, raspy descending scream: 'kreeeeee-ar', often used in films for all raptors. Gives short barking 'kak' notes near nest. Juveniles beg with persistent squealing whistles.
Geographic Range & Migration
Kel kartal
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Kızıl kuyruklu şahin
North America from Alaska to Panama, including the Caribbean. One of the most common raptors in North America.
Koruma Durumu
Kel kartal
Kızıl kuyruklu şahin
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
Kızıl kuyruklu şahin
Variable plumage from pale to dark morphs. Most adults have rich brown upperparts, a pale breast with a dark belly band, and the characteristic rufous-red tail.
Dark hooked bill with a yellow cere
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.
Kızıl kuyruklu şahin
The red-tailed hawk is the most widespread and common hawk in North America. Its screaming cry is so iconic that it is often dubbed over bald eagle footage in films and television. These adaptable raptors thrive in human-altered landscapes and are a familiar sight perched along highways.