pigargo-americano vs Atlas Poppy
Haliaeetus leucocephalus compared with Papaver atlanticum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | pigargo-americano | Atlas Poppy |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (plantas) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (ave) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) | Ranunculales (Ranunculales) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles) | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Haliaeetus (Sea Eagles) | Papaver |
| Species | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Papaver atlanticum |
Conservation Status
pigargo-americano
NE — Not EvaluatedPopulation: ~316.7K
Trend: Increasing ↑
Atlas Poppy
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | pigargo-americano | Atlas Poppy |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 28 years | — |
| Average Length | 90 cm | — |
| Average Weight | 5.0 kg | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
pigargo-americano
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Ecuador).
Atlas Poppy
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (11 countries).
pigargo-americano
A ave nacional dos Estados Unidos e símbolo do sucesso conservacionista americano, a águia-careca tem uma envergadura de até 2,4 metros e habita florestas e zonas húmidas próximas de águas abertas em toda a América do Norte. Quase extinta na década de 1960 devido ao envenenamento por DDT e à caça, recuperou de forma notável após as proibições de pesticidas e a Lei das Espécies em Perigo.
Atlas Poppy
The Atlas Poppy (Papaver atlanticum) is a species in the genus Papaver. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 7 countries:
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