Hawaiian Goose vs Spotted Whistling-duck
Branta sandvicensis dibandingkan dengan Dendrocygna guttata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Hawaiian Goose | Spotted Whistling-duck |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Branta sandvicensis | Dendrocygna guttata |
| Ordo | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |
| Famili | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Status Konservasi | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 72,8 cm (28.7 in) | 41,3 cm (16.3 in) |
| Berat | 2150,0 g (75.84 oz) | 677,5 g (23.90 oz) |
| Diet | Eats aquatic plants, algae, and grasses; upends in shallow water to graze submerged vegetation; diet … | Primarily herbivorous; grazes tundra grasses and sedges; winters on coastal marshes and farmland, switching to … |
| Ukuran Sarang | 1-6 | 10-11 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitat Bersama
Hawaiian Goose only
None
Spotted Whistling-duck only
Hawaiian Goose
Volcanic slopes, lava flows, coastal grasslands, and shrublands on Maui, Hawai'i, and Kauai. Adapted to rocky terrain with reduced toe webbing. Introduced to other Hawaiian islands. Avoids dense forest.
Spotted Whistling-duck
Freshwater wetlands, rice fields, streams, and forest pools in New Guinea, Sulawesi, the Philippines, and Moluccas. Often found near forested rivers and seasonal swamps at low elevations.
Song & Call Comparison
Hawaiian Goose
A soft, low 'moo-moo' — the murmuring call gives the Nene its Hawaiian name. Also gives honking calls in flight. Less vocal than Canada Goose; distinctive murmuring quality.
Spotted Whistling-duck
A musical, high whistle similar to other whistling-ducks. Call is softer and less far-carrying than White-faced or Black-bellied species. Given in flight and on water.
Geographic Range & Migration
Hawaiian Goose
Breeds in sub-Arctic Canada; winters on large lakes and rivers from the Gulf of Mexico north to where water remains open.
Spotted Whistling-duck
Ranges widely across sub-Saharan Africa in open woodland and savanna. Largely sedentary with local seasonal movements to water.
Status Konservasi
Hawaiian Goose
Spotted Whistling-duck
How to Tell Them Apart
Hawaiian Goose
Buff-tan neck with black and white channeled furrows. Crown and face black; hindneck black. Body gray-brown above; underparts pale with buff breast. Reduced webbing on feet. Sexes similar. State bird …
Spotted Whistling-duck
Dark brown above; head and neck dark brown. Underparts heavily spotted white on dark brown ground, giving spotted appearance. Flanks with bold white spots. Pink-red bill and legs. Sexes similar.
About These Birds
Hawaiian Goose
Hawaii's state bird and the world's rarest goose, recovered from near extinction. A medium-sized brownish goose with a black face, pale buff neck with diagonal stripes, and reduced webbing between the toes adapted for walking on lava. Grazes on volcanic slopes and coastal areas.
Spotted Whistling-duck
A small dark brown whistling-duck with bold white spots on its flanks, orange-red bill and legs, and a pale face. Found in tropical wetlands of New Guinea, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Often found near freshwater streams and flooded grassland. Less gregarious than other whistling-ducks.