African Penguin vs Common Ostrich
Spheniscus demersus 比較対象 Struthio camelus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | African Penguin | Common Ostrich |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Spheniscus demersus | Struthio camelus |
| 目 | Sphenisciformes | Struthioniformes |
| 科 | Spheniscidae | Struthionidae |
| 保全状況 | Endangered | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 60.0 cm (23.6 in) | 210.0 cm (82.7 in) |
| 翼開長 | 42.0 cm (16.5 in) | 200.0 cm (78.7 in) |
| 体重 | 3100.0 g (109.35 oz) | 100000.0 g (3527.40 oz) |
| 食性 | Small schooling fish, especially sardines and anchovies. Forages within 40 km of the colony, diving … | Omnivorous — plants, seeds, roots, flowers, insects, and small vertebrates. Swallows pebbles to aid digestion … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2 | 2-11 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
African Penguin
Rocky coastlines and offshore islands of southern Africa. Nests in burrows, under boulders, or in surface scrapes.
Common Ostrich
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including savannas, Sahel, and dry woodlands across Africa.
Song & Call Comparison
African Penguin
A loud, donkey-like braying 'waaah-waaah' — hence its nickname 'jackass penguin'. Also gives softer grunts and contact calls at the colony. Highly vocal on breeding beaches.
Common Ostrich
Male produces a surprisingly deep, resonant booming roar — remarkably lion-like. Also gives whistling and hissing sounds. Females and chicks emit softer grunts and squeaks.
Geographic Range & Migration
African Penguin
Coastal southwestern Africa from Namibia to Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The only penguin species breeding in Africa.
Common Ostrich
Sub-Saharan Africa. Formerly also found in the Middle East and parts of Asia. Farmed worldwide.
保全状況
African Penguin
Common Ostrich
How to Tell Them Apart
African Penguin
Black upperparts and white underparts with a distinctive black horseshoe-shaped band across the breast. Pink patches of bare skin above the eyes help with thermoregulation.
Sturdy, pointed, black bill with a grey band near the tip
Common Ostrich
Males have black body plumage with white wing and tail feathers. Females and immatures are grey-brown. Bare skin on the neck and thighs varies from pink to blue.
Broad, flat bill adapted for an omnivorous diet
About These Birds
African Penguin
南アフリカ西部沿岸とその島嶼に生息するペンギン（体長60〜70cm）。黒い背中と白い腹に黒い縦縞、眼上部のピンクの皮膚が特徴的。Spheniscus demersus（アフリカペンギン）はロバのような「ブレイヤー」という鳴き声から「ジャッカスペンギン」とも呼ばれる。過去1世紀で個体数が97%以上減少し、絶滅危惧種に指定されている。Spheniscidae科。
Common Ostrich
ダチョウ（Struthio camelus）— 世界最大の鳥でアフリカのサバンナに生息する。飛べないが時速70kmで走ることができ、世界最大の卵を産む。