Common Myna vs Emperor Penguin

Acridotheres tristis 比較対象 Aptenodytes forsteri

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Common Myna Emperor Penguin
学名 Acridotheres tristis Aptenodytes forsteri
Passeriformes Sphenisciformes
Sturnidae Spheniscidae
保全状況 Least Concern Near Threatened
体長 25.0 cm (9.8 in) 115.0 cm (45.3 in)
翼開長 38.0 cm (15.0 in) 76.0 cm (29.9 in)
体重 120.0 g (4.23 oz) 30000.0 g (1058.22 oz)
食性 Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. Primarily Antarctic silverfish, krill, and squid. The deepest-diving bird, reaching depths over 500 meters and …
一腹卵数 2-6 1
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Common Myna 25.0 cm
Emperor Penguin 115.0 cm
翼開長
Common Myna 38.0 cm
Emperor Penguin 76.0 cm
体重
Common Myna 120.0 g
Emperor Penguin 30000.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Common Myna only

Emperor Penguin only

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Common Myna

Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.

Emperor Penguin

Antarctic pack ice and surrounding Southern Ocean. The only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter.

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Song & Call Comparison

Common Myna

さえずり

A noisy, cackling chatter and melodious whistling mixed together. An accomplished mimic of other birds and sounds. Gives repeated 'mee-ow' and harsh 'quarr' alarm calls.

Emperor Penguin

さえずり

Loud, resonant trumpeting calls used for individual recognition in dense colonies. Each bird's call is unique in frequency. Also gives softer contact 'braying' notes.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Common Myna

Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.

Emperor Penguin

Antarctic continent and surrounding sea ice. Breeding colonies are found along the entire Antarctic coastline.

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保全状況

Least Concern

Common Myna

Near Threatened

Emperor Penguin

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How to Tell Them Apart

Common Myna

羽毛

Brown body with a glossy black hood, yellow bill, and bare yellow skin behind the eye. White wing patches conspicuous in flight. Yellow legs.

くちばし

Strong, slightly curved yellow bill

Emperor Penguin

羽毛

Black head, chin, and dorsal side with white belly. Bright yellow-orange ear patches fade to pale yellow on the upper breast.

くちばし

Long, slightly decurved bill — black with orange or pink mandible stripe

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About These Birds

Common Myna

ハッカチョウ(Acridotheres tristis)— 南アジア原産で世界各地に移入された強い適応力をもつムクドリ科の鳥。黄色い嘴と目の周りの黄色い皮膚が特徴。

Emperor Penguin

最大・最重量のペンギンで、南極の-60℃の厳しい環境下で繁殖する。オスが卵を抱いて越冬する。

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