Common Ostrich vs Emperor Penguin
Struthio camelus 比較対象 Aptenodytes forsteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Ostrich | Emperor Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Struthio camelus | Aptenodytes forsteri |
| 目 | Struthioniformes | Sphenisciformes |
| 科 | Struthionidae | Spheniscidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| 体長 | 210.0 cm (82.7 in) | 115.0 cm (45.3 in) |
| 翼開長 | 200.0 cm (78.7 in) | 76.0 cm (29.9 in) |
| 体重 | 100000.0 g (3527.40 oz) | 30000.0 g (1058.22 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous — plants, seeds, roots, flowers, insects, and small vertebrates. Swallows pebbles to aid digestion … | Primarily Antarctic silverfish, krill, and squid. The deepest-diving bird, reaching depths over 500 meters and … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-11 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Ostrich
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including savannas, Sahel, and dry woodlands across Africa.
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic pack ice and surrounding Southern Ocean. The only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Emperor Penguin
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Ostrich
Sub-Saharan Africa. Formerly also found in the Middle East and parts of Asia. Farmed worldwide.
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic continent and surrounding sea ice. Breeding colonies are found along the entire Antarctic coastline.
保全状況
Common Ostrich
Emperor Penguin
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Emperor Penguin
Black head, chin, and dorsal side with white belly. Bright yellow-orange ear patches fade to pale yellow on the upper breast.
Long, slightly decurved bill — black with orange or pink mandible stripe
About These Birds
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。
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。