白头海雕 vs European Bee-eater
Haliaeetus leucocephalus 对比 Merops apiaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | 白头海雕 | European Bee-eater |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Merops apiaster |
| 目 | Accipitriformes | Coraciiformes |
| 科 | Accipitridae | Meropidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 79.0 cm (31.1 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| 翼展 | 203.0 cm (79.9 in) | 38.0 cm (15.0 in) |
| 体重 | 4300.0 g (151.68 oz) | 56.0 g (1.98 oz) |
| 食性 | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | Primarily bees, wasps, and hornets caught in flight. Removes stingers by beating prey against a … |
| 产卵数 | 1-4 | 4-10 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
白头海雕
Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
European Bee-eater
Open country with scattered trees, sandy banks, and river cliffs for nesting. Breeds in colonies in tunnels dug into earth banks.
Song & Call Comparison
白头海雕
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.
European Bee-eater
A liquid, melodic 'pruik-pruik' or rolling 'prruup-pruup' in flight. Flocks give a distinctive far-carrying bubbling call audible before birds are seen. Considered a pleasant sound.
Geographic Range & Migration
白头海雕
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
European Bee-eater
Southern Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Winters in tropical Africa. A long-distance migrant.
保护状况
白头海雕
European Bee-eater
How to Tell Them Apart
白头海雕
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
European Bee-eater
Richly colored with a chestnut-brown crown and back, golden-yellow scapulars, turquoise-blue underparts, and a black eye stripe. Central tail feathers are elongated.
Long, slender, slightly decurved black bill
About These Birds
白头海雕
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.
European Bee-eater
拥有栗色、金色和绿松石色的彩虹色羽毛。能熟练地去除蜂刺。在长达2米的隧道形巢穴中繁殖。