Common Ostrich vs 红尾鵟
Struthio camelus 对比 Buteo jamaicensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Ostrich | 红尾鵟 |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Struthio camelus | Buteo jamaicensis |
| 目 | Struthioniformes | Accipitriformes |
| 科 | Struthionidae | Accipitridae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 210.0 cm (82.7 in) | 53.0 cm (20.9 in) |
| 翼展 | 200.0 cm (78.7 in) | 124.0 cm (48.8 in) |
| 体重 | 100000.0 g (3527.40 oz) | 1080.0 g (38.10 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous — plants, seeds, roots, flowers, insects, and small vertebrates. Swallows pebbles to aid digestion … | Small to medium mammals, especially voles, mice, and rabbits. Also takes birds, reptiles, and large … |
| 产卵数 | 2-11 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Ostrich
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including savannas, Sahel, and dry woodlands across Africa.
红尾鵟
Open country with scattered elevated perches such as trees, poles, and cliffs. Adaptable to farmland, grasslands, roadsides, and suburban areas.
Song & Call Comparison
Common Ostrich
Male produces a surprisingly deep, resonant booming roar — remarkably lion-like. Also gives whistling and hissing sounds. Females and chicks emit softer grunts and squeaks.
红尾鵟
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
Common Ostrich
Sub-Saharan Africa. Formerly also found in the Middle East and parts of Asia. Farmed worldwide.
红尾鵟
North America from Alaska to Panama, including the Caribbean. One of the most common raptors in North America.
保护状况
Common Ostrich
红尾鵟
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Ostrich
Males have black body plumage with white wing and tail feathers. Females and immatures are grey-brown. Bare skin on the neck and thighs varies from pink to blue.
Broad, flat bill adapted for an omnivorous diet
红尾鵟
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
Common Ostrich
非洲鸵鸟（Struthio camelus）— 世界上最大的鸟，栖息于非洲草原。虽然不能飞翔，但奔跑速度可达每小时70公里，产下世界上最大的蛋。
红尾鵟
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.