Emu vs Peregrine Falcon
Dromaius novaehollandiae 比較対象 Falco peregrinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Emu | Peregrine Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Dromaius novaehollandiae | Falco peregrinus |
| 目 | Casuariiformes | Falconiformes |
| 科 | Dromaiidae | Falconidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 175.0 cm (68.9 in) | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) |
| 翼開長 | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) | 104.0 cm (40.9 in) |
| 体重 | 45000.0 g (1587.33 oz) | 750.0 g (26.46 oz) |
| 食性 | Plants, seeds, fruits, flowers, and insects. Swallows large stones and charcoal to grind food in … | Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with … |
| 一腹卵数 | 5-24 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Emu
Open grasslands, savanna woodlands, scrublands, and semi-arid plains across Australia. Avoids dense forest and true desert.
Peregrine Falcon
Diverse habitats from tundra to tropics, typically near cliffs or tall structures. Increasingly found in cities nesting on skyscrapers and bridges.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Peregrine Falcon
A harsh, wailing 'kak-kak-kak-kak' repeated rapidly in defense of the nest. Alarm call is a long screaming 'raaak'. Mostly silent away from breeding sites.
Geographic Range & Migration
Emu
Throughout mainland Australia. Absent from Tasmania, where the Tasmanian emu was driven to extinction by 1850.
Peregrine Falcon
One of the most widespread birds, found on every continent except Antarctica. Migratory populations travel vast distances between breeding and wintering grounds.
保全状況
Emu
Peregrine Falcon
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Peregrine Falcon
Blue-grey upperparts with barred white underparts. A distinctive black moustachial stripe contrasts with the white throat and cheeks.
Short, notched blue-grey bill with a yellow cere
About These Birds
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。
Peregrine Falcon
世界最速の動物として知られるハヤブサで、急降下時には時速320キロメートルを超えることがある。南極を除く全大陸に生息し、都市部での繁殖も増加している。