角雕 vs Resplendent Quetzal
Harpia harpyja 对比 Pharomachrus mocinno
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | 角雕 | Resplendent Quetzal |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Harpia harpyja | Pharomachrus mocinno |
| 目 | Accipitriformes | Trogoniformes |
| 科 | Accipitridae | Trogonidae |
| 保护状况 | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| 体长 | 100.0 cm (39.4 in) | 36.0 cm (14.2 in) |
| 翼展 | 200.0 cm (78.7 in) | 50.0 cm (19.7 in) |
| 体重 | 7500.0 g (264.55 oz) | 210.0 g (7.41 oz) |
| 食性 | Arboreal mammals including sloths, monkeys, and opossums, which make up over 70% of the diet. … | Primarily wild avocados and other laurel family fruits, supplemented with insects, lizards, and frogs. A … |
| 产卵数 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
角雕
Tropical lowland rainforests, requiring large tracts of continuous forest with tall emergent trees for nesting.
Resplendent Quetzal
Montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200 and 3,000 meters. Requires old-growth forest with dead trees for nesting cavities.
Song & Call Comparison
角雕
Rarely heard; emits mournful whistled screams 'wheee-oo' and low croaking grunts near the nest. Vocalizations poorly documented given its remote Amazonian habitat.
Resplendent Quetzal
Melodious, repetitive cooing: a series of 'kowee-kowee-kowee' or 'woh-woh-woh-woh' phrases. Male sings from high exposed perches in cloud forest canopy. Evocative highland call.
Geographic Range & Migration
角雕
Central and South America from southern Mexico through Brazil and northern Argentina. Range is shrinking due to deforestation.
Resplendent Quetzal
Southern Mexico through Central America to western Panama. Resident in mountain cloud forests.
保护状况
角雕
Resplendent Quetzal
How to Tell Them Apart
角雕
Slate-black upperparts and head with a pale grey breast and white underparts with black barring. A distinctive split grey crest rises when the bird is alarmed.
Massive dark hooked bill, one of the largest of any eagle
Resplendent Quetzal
Males have iridescent emerald-green upperparts, a crimson-red breast, and extraordinarily long green tail coverts streaming up to 65 cm beyond the tail. Females are duller with grey breasts.
Short, broad, bright yellow bill partially hidden by green feathers
About These Birds
角雕
角雕是美洲最大的猛禽之一，翼展可达224厘米。头部具灰白色双羽冠，体羽黑白对比分明，爪极为强大有力。分布于墨西哥至玻利维亚的热带低地雨林，以树栖哺乳动物为主食，包括树懒和猴子。飞行速度快，是雨林顶级捕食者。
Resplendent Quetzal
The resplendent quetzal was considered divine by the Maya and Aztec civilizations, associated with the feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl. Its iridescent green plumage and long tail streamers make it one of the most beautiful birds in the world. Guatemala's currency is named after this bird.