Eurasian Eagle-Owl vs Great Cormorant
Bubo bubo 对比 Phalacrocorax carbo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Eurasian Eagle-Owl | Great Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Bubo bubo | Phalacrocorax carbo |
| 目 | Strigiformes | Suliformes |
| 科 | Strigidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 68.0 cm (26.8 in) | 90.0 cm (35.4 in) |
| 翼展 | 170.0 cm (66.9 in) | 145.0 cm (57.1 in) |
| 体重 | 2800.0 g (98.77 oz) | 2600.0 g (91.71 oz) |
| 食性 | Mammals up to the size of hares and young foxes, and birds up to the … | Fish caught by diving from the surface. Pursues prey underwater using powerful feet for propulsion. … |
| 产卵数 | 2-4 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Rocky landscapes, cliffs, gorges, and open forest across Eurasia. Increasingly found near human settlements.
Great Cormorant
Coasts, estuaries, lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. Nests in colonies in trees, on cliffs, or on the ground.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Great Cormorant
Deep, guttural grunts and 'karrr' calls at colonies. Bill-clicking and hissing in threat displays. Silent at sea. Colonial noise can be deafening during the breeding season.
Geographic Range & Migration
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The most widely distributed eagle-owl.
Great Cormorant
Very wide range across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. One of the most widespread cormorant species.
保护状况
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Great Cormorant
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Great Cormorant
All black with a bronze-green gloss. White throat patch and white thigh patches in breeding season. Yellow-orange face patch around the bill base.
Long, hooked, dark bill with a yellow gape
About These Birds
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。
Great Cormorant
The great cormorant is one of the most widespread seabirds in the world. Unlike most waterbirds, cormorants lack fully waterproof plumage, leading to the iconic pose of standing with wings spread open to dry. In Asia, cormorants have been used by fishermen to catch fish for over a thousand years.