pigargo-americano vs avalanche-lily
Haliaeetus leucocephalus compared with Erythronium grandiflorum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | pigargo-americano | avalanche-lily |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (plantas) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (ave) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) | Liliales (Liliales) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles) | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Haliaeetus (Sea Eagles) | Erythronium |
| Species | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Erythronium grandiflorum |
Conservation Status
pigargo-americano
NE — Not EvaluatedPopulation: ~316.7K
Trend: Increasing ↑
avalanche-lily
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | pigargo-americano | avalanche-lily |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
avalanche-lily
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
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.
avalanche-lily
The Avalanche-lily (Erythronium grandiflorum) is a species in the genus Erythronium. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes. Erythronium grandiflorum contributes to the biodiversity of its native ecosystems.
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