Common Nightingale vs Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Luscinia megarhynchos 对比 Bubo bubo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Nightingale | Eurasian Eagle-Owl |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Luscinia megarhynchos | Bubo bubo |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Strigiformes |
| 科 | Muscicapidae | Strigidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 16.5 cm (6.5 in) | 68.0 cm (26.8 in) |
| 翼展 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 170.0 cm (66.9 in) |
| 体重 | 21.0 g (0.74 oz) | 2800.0 g (98.77 oz) |
| 食性 | Insects and larvae, supplemented with berries in autumn. Forages on or near the ground in … | Mammals up to the size of hares and young foxes, and birds up to the … |
| 产卵数 | 4-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Nightingale
Dense thickets, scrub, and undergrowth in deciduous woodland. Prefers areas with thick ground cover near water.
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Rocky landscapes, cliffs, gorges, and open forest across Eurasia. Increasingly found near human settlements.
Song & Call Comparison
Common Nightingale
Considered Europe's finest songster: an extraordinarily rich, loud, flute-like melody of bubbling trills, slow whistles, and a distinctive crescendo 'lu-lu-lu'. Sings day and night.
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Powerful, resonant 'ooo-hu' duetting with mate across great distances at dusk. One of Europe's deepest owl calls. Also gives barking screams, hisses, and grunts at the nest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Nightingale
Breeds in Europe and western Asia. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa. A long-distance migrant crossing the Sahara.
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The most widely distributed eagle-owl.
保护状况
Common Nightingale
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Nightingale
Plain warm brown upperparts with a rufous-chestnut tail. Pale greyish-white underparts. Unremarkable appearance belies its remarkable voice.
Thin, pointed, dark brown bill
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Tawny-brown plumage heavily mottled and streaked with black. Large prominent orange eyes and long ear tufts. Streaked breast and barred belly.
Powerful, dark grey-black hooked bill
About These Birds
Common Nightingale
夜莺（Luscinia megarhynchos）— 分布于欧洲和中亚，在非洲越冬。以夜间也能听到的复杂而丰富的歌声著称。
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
最大型猫头鹰之一。翼展近2米。低沉的鸣声可传至4千米外。顶级掠食者。