Emperor Penguin vs Eurasian Magpie

Aptenodytes forsteri 比較対象 Pica pica

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Emperor Penguin Eurasian Magpie
学名 Aptenodytes forsteri Pica pica
Sphenisciformes Passeriformes
Spheniscidae Corvidae
保全状況 Near Threatened Least Concern
体長 115.0 cm (45.3 in) 46.0 cm (18.1 in)
翼開長 76.0 cm (29.9 in) 56.0 cm (22.0 in)
体重 30000.0 g (1058.22 oz) 220.0 g (7.76 oz)
食性 Primarily Antarctic silverfish, krill, and squid. The deepest-diving bird, reaching depths over 500 meters and … Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval.
一腹卵数 1 2-8
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Emperor Penguin 115.0 cm
Eurasian Magpie 46.0 cm
翼開長
Emperor Penguin 76.0 cm
Eurasian Magpie 56.0 cm
体重
Emperor Penguin 30000.0 g
Eurasian Magpie 220.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

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Emperor Penguin

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

Eurasian Magpie

Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.

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Song & Call Comparison

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.

Eurasian Magpie

さえずり

A harsh, rapid chattering 'chach-chach-chach'. Also gives a variety of whistles and clucking notes. Known to mimic other birds and sounds. Very vocal in pairs.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Emperor Penguin

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

Eurasian Magpie

Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.

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保全状況

Near Threatened

Emperor Penguin

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

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How to Tell Them Apart

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

Eurasian Magpie

羽毛

Bold black and white pattern with iridescent blue-green gloss on the wings and long graduated tail. White scapulars and flanks contrast with the black body.

くちばし

Strong, straight black bill

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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。

Eurasian Magpie

動物で初めて鏡像認識テストに合格した非哺乳類の鳥。高い知性を持つカラス科の鳥。

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