American Crow vs Mallard
Corvus brachyrhynchos 比較対象 Anas platyrhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | American Crow | Mallard |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Anas platyrhynchos |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Anseriformes |
| 科 | Corvidae | Anatidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) | 58.0 cm (22.8 in) |
| 翼開長 | 99.0 cm (39.0 in) | 90.0 cm (35.4 in) |
| 体重 | 450.0 g (15.87 oz) | 1100.0 g (38.80 oz) |
| 食性 | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | Omnivorous — aquatic plants, seeds, insects, crustaceans, and mollusks. Feeds by dabbling, upending, and grazing … |
| 一腹卵数 | 3-7 | 4-18 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
American Crow
Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.
Mallard
Nearly any wetland habitat including lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes, estuaries, and urban park ponds.
Song & Call Comparison
American Crow
Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.
Mallard
Female gives the classic 'quack-quack-quack', descending in pitch. Male utters soft nasal 'raeb-raeb'. Both give a high 'gag-gag-gag' when alarmed or taking flight.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Crow
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Mallard
Native across the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand.
保全状況
American Crow
Mallard
How to Tell Them Apart
American Crow
All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.
Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's
Mallard
Breeding males have an iridescent green head, white neck ring, chestnut breast, and grey body. Females are mottled brown. Both sexes show a blue speculum bordered by white.
Broad, flat bill — yellow-green in males, orange-brown in females
About These Birds
American Crow
北米全域に広く分布する大型のカラス（体長40〜53cm）。全身光沢のある黒で、知性が高く強い社会性を持つ。Corvus brachyrhynchos（アメリカガラス）は北米で最もよく見られるカラスで、交通量の多い道路に堅い木の実を置いて車に割らせる「道具使用」が観察されている。Corvidae科。
Mallard
世界で最も一般的なカモ。雄は光沢のある緑色の頭、白い首輪、栗色の胸が特徴。体長50〜65cm。ほぼ世界中の湖、川、池、湿地に生息。雑食性で植物や無脊椎動物を食べる。多くの家禽カモの祖先。低危険種。