Downy Woodpecker vs Emu
Picoides pubescens 比較対象 Dromaius novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Downy Woodpecker | Emu |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Picoides pubescens | Dromaius novaehollandiae |
| 目 | Piciformes | Casuariiformes |
| 科 | Picidae | Dromaiidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) | 175.0 cm (68.9 in) |
| 翼開長 | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) |
| 体重 | 27.0 g (0.95 oz) | 45000.0 g (1587.33 oz) |
| 食性 | Insects and larvae extracted from bark, supplemented with seeds, berries, and suet at feeders. Often … | Plants, seeds, fruits, flowers, and insects. Swallows large stones and charcoal to grind food in … |
| 一腹卵数 | -- | 5-24 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Downy Woodpecker
Deciduous and mixed forests, orchards, parks, and suburban areas. The most common woodpecker at feeders in North America.
Emu
Open grasslands, savanna woodlands, scrublands, and semi-arid plains across Australia. Avoids dense forest and true desert.
Song & Call Comparison
Downy Woodpecker
A sharp 'pik' or 'peek' contact call. Drums on resonant branches with a rapid, light tattoo — softer than larger woodpeckers. Also gives a high descending whinny 'keeer-keeer'.
Emu
Deep, resonant booming grunt 'e-moo', often repeated 3 times. Females give a deep drumming call produced by an inflatable throat pouch. Generally low-pitched and far-carrying.
Geographic Range & Migration
Downy Woodpecker
North America from Alaska and Canada south through the United States, excluding the arid Southwest.
Emu
Throughout mainland Australia. Absent from Tasmania, where the Tasmanian emu was driven to extinction by 1850.
保全状況
Downy Woodpecker
Emu
How to Tell Them Apart
Downy Woodpecker
Black and white plumage with a broad white stripe down the back. Black wings with white spots. Males have a small red patch on the nape.
Short, chisel-shaped, dark bill — noticeably shorter than the similar hairy woodpecker
Emu
Shaggy grey-brown plumage with double-shafted feathers giving a loose, hair-like appearance. Bare blue skin on the face and neck.
Broad, flat, dark grey bill
About These Birds
Downy Woodpecker
The downy woodpecker is the smallest and most widespread woodpecker in North America. Its small size allows it to forage on thin branches and weed stems that larger woodpeckers cannot access. Downies often join mixed-species flocks in winter, benefiting from the extra vigilance of multiple species watching for predators.
Emu
オーストラリア固有の世界第二位の大型鳥類。1932年の「エミュー戦争」で知られる。飛べないが速く走れる。