Emperor Penguin vs House Sparrow
Aptenodytes forsteri 比較対象 Passer domesticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Emperor Penguin | House Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Aptenodytes forsteri | Passer domesticus |
| 目 | Sphenisciformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Spheniscidae | Passeridae |
| 保全状況 | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 115.0 cm (45.3 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| 翼開長 | 76.0 cm (29.9 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 30000.0 g (1058.22 oz) | 30.0 g (1.06 oz) |
| 食性 | Primarily Antarctic silverfish, krill, and squid. The deepest-diving bird, reaching depths over 500 meters and … | Primarily seeds and grains, supplemented with insects during breeding season. Readily exploits human food scraps … |
| 一腹卵数 | 1 | 1-8 |
| 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.
House Sparrow
Closely associated with human habitation. Found in cities, towns, farms, and any built environment. Rarely found far from people.
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.
House Sparrow
Monotonous series of chirping 'cheep' and 'chirrup' notes. Male gives 'chilp' song repeatedly. Flocks produce constant chirping chatter. No melodic song; purely functional calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic continent and surrounding sea ice. Breeding colonies are found along the entire Antarctic coastline.
House Sparrow
Native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to every continent except Antarctica, making it the most widely distributed wild bird.
保全状況
Emperor Penguin
House Sparrow
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
House Sparrow
Males have grey crowns, chestnut napes, black bibs, and streaked brown backs. Females and juveniles are plain buffy-brown with a pale eyebrow stripe.
Short, stout, conical bill — black in breeding males, yellowish in non-breeding
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。
House Sparrow
スズメは人間の居住地に最も密接に関連する鳥の一つで、世界で最も広く分布する鳥種の一つ。原産地はヨーロッパ・アジアだが、人間とともに世界中に持ち込まれた。