Hawfinch vs Southern Cassowary
Coccothraustes coccothraustes 比較対象 Casuarius casuarius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Hawfinch | Southern Cassowary |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Coccothraustes coccothraustes | Casuarius casuarius |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Casuariiformes |
| 科 | Fringillidae | Casuariidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) | 155.0 cm (61.0 in) |
| 翼開長 | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) | 60.2 cm (23.7 in) |
| 体重 | 55.0 g (1.94 oz) | 58000.0 g (2045.89 oz) |
| 食性 | Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force … | Primarily fallen fruit from the rainforest floor, also fungi, invertebrates, and small vertebrates. A critical … |
| 一腹卵数 | 3-5 | 3-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hawfinch
Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gardens with mature fruiting trees.
Southern Cassowary
Tropical rainforests, mangroves, and adjacent habitat in New Guinea and northeastern Australia.
Song & Call Comparison
Hawfinch
A sharp, metallic 'tsick' call — the primary vocalization and often all that's heard. Song is a thin, reedy warble. Generally inconspicuous vocally despite its striking appearance.
Southern Cassowary
Produces very deep, booming rumbles and low-frequency calls below 20 Hz (infrasound), felt more than heard. Also gives loud bellowing grunts audible up to 1 km away.
Geographic Range & Migration
Hawfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.
Southern Cassowary
New Guinea, nearby islands, and northeastern Queensland, Australia.
保全状況
Hawfinch
Southern Cassowary
How to Tell Them Apart
Hawfinch
Orange-brown head with a black bib and eye stripe. Warm brown back, grey nape, and broad white wing bar. Massive head and bill give a top-heavy appearance.
Enormously powerful, conical, pale bill capable of cracking cherry and olive stones
Southern Cassowary
Glossy black hair-like plumage. Brilliant blue and red bare skin on the head and neck. A large bony casque crowns the head. Vestigial wings with no flight feathers.
Long, laterally compressed, dark grey bill
About These Birds
Hawfinch
シメはヨーロッパの鳥の中で体の大きさに対して最も強力なくちばしを持ち、27〜43 kgの力でサクランボの種を割ることができる。その特徴的な外見にもかかわらず、著名なほど恥ずかしがり屋で観察が難しい。種割り時に発生する巨大な力を吸収するための頭骨の特殊な適応を持つ。
Southern Cassowary
The southern cassowary is often called the most dangerous bird in the world due to its powerful legs and dagger-like inner claw that can reach 12 cm in length. Despite this reputation, cassowaries are vital rainforest keystone species, dispersing seeds of plants that no other animal can. The purpose of their distinctive casque remains debated.