Eurasian Eagle-Owl vs House Sparrow
Bubo bubo 对比 Passer domesticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Eurasian Eagle-Owl | House Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Bubo bubo | Passer domesticus |
| 目 | Strigiformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Strigidae | Passeridae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 68.0 cm (26.8 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| 翼展 | 170.0 cm (66.9 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 2800.0 g (98.77 oz) | 30.0 g (1.06 oz) |
| 食性 | Mammals up to the size of hares and young foxes, and birds up to the … | Primarily seeds and grains, supplemented with insects during breeding season. Readily exploits human food scraps … |
| 产卵数 | 2-4 | 1-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Rocky landscapes, cliffs, gorges, and open forest across Eurasia. Increasingly found near human settlements.
House Sparrow
Closely associated with human habitation. Found in cities, towns, farms, and any built environment. Rarely found far from people.
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.
House Sparrow
Monotonous series of chirping 'cheep' and 'chirrup' notes. Male gives 'chilp' song repeatedly. Flocks produce constant chirping chatter. No melodic song; purely functional calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The most widely distributed eagle-owl.
House Sparrow
Native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to every continent except Antarctica, making it the most widely distributed wild bird.
保护状况
Eurasian Eagle-Owl
House Sparrow
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
House Sparrow
Males have grey crowns, chestnut napes, black bibs, and streaked brown backs. Females and juveniles are plain buffy-brown with a pale eyebrow stripe.
Short, stout, conical bill — black in breeding males, yellowish in non-breeding
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。
House Sparrow
家麻雀是全球分布最广的鸟类之一，与人类关系极为密切。雄鸟头顶灰色，喉部黑色，翅具栗色。广泛分布于城市、农村和郊区，以谷物、种子和昆虫为食。因人类扩张而随之传播至世界各地，但近年来在某些地区种群下降明显。