Emperor Penguin vs Emu
Aptenodytes forsteri 比較対象 Dromaius novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Emperor Penguin | Emu |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Aptenodytes forsteri | Dromaius novaehollandiae |
| 目 | Sphenisciformes | Casuariiformes |
| 科 | Spheniscidae | Dromaiidae |
| 保全状況 | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 115.0 cm (45.3 in) | 175.0 cm (68.9 in) |
| 翼開長 | 76.0 cm (29.9 in) | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) |
| 体重 | 30000.0 g (1058.22 oz) | 45000.0 g (1587.33 oz) |
| 食性 | Primarily Antarctic silverfish, krill, and squid. The deepest-diving bird, reaching depths over 500 meters and … | Plants, seeds, fruits, flowers, and insects. Swallows large stones and charcoal to grind food in … |
| 一腹卵数 | 1 | 5-24 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic pack ice and surrounding Southern Ocean. The only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter.
Emu
Open grasslands, savanna woodlands, scrublands, and semi-arid plains across Australia. Avoids dense forest and true desert.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
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
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic continent and surrounding sea ice. Breeding colonies are found along the entire Antarctic coastline.
Emu
Throughout mainland Australia. Absent from Tasmania, where the Tasmanian emu was driven to extinction by 1850.
保全状況
Emperor Penguin
Emu
How to Tell Them Apart
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
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
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。
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。