Common Goldeneye vs Mute Swan
Bucephala clangula 비교 대상 Cygnus olor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | Common Goldeneye | Mute Swan |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Bucephala clangula | Cygnus olor |
| 목 | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |
| 과 | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | — | 152.0 cm (59.8 in) |
| 날개 폭 | 41.7 cm (16.4 in) | 235.0 cm (92.5 in) |
| 체중 | 921.0 g (32.49 oz) | 11000.0 g (388.01 oz) |
| 식성 | Dives for aquatic invertebrates, crustaceans, molluscs, and small fish. Forages in lakes, rivers, and coastal … | Submerged aquatic vegetation, algae, and grass. Feeds by upending in shallow water, reaching depths of … |
| 산란 수 | 1-28 | 5-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Mute Swan
Lakes, slow rivers, estuaries, and coastal lagoons. Often associated with parks and ornamental waters in Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
Common Goldeneye
Male emits a buzzy, insect-like zeee-zeee-zeee wing whistle; female gives a grating quack. The mechanical wing-whistle produced by the male in display flight is the species' most distinctive sound.
Mute Swan
Despite its name, not truly mute: gives hissing snorts and low grunting when threatened. Wings produce a loud rhythmic whistling throbbing sound in flight.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Goldeneye
Breeds across boreal forests of North America, Europe, and Asia. Winters on coasts and large lakes south to the Mediterranean and the Gulf states.
Mute Swan
Native to Europe and western Asia. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
보전 상태
Common Goldeneye
Mute Swan
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Goldeneye
Male has glossy green-black head with round white spot at bill base; body white with black back and scapulars; yellow eye. Female has chocolate-brown head, white collar, and grey body.
Mute Swan
All-white plumage in adults. Cygnets are grey-brown, gradually whitening over the first year. Graceful S-curved neck posture is distinctive.
Orange bill with a prominent black knob at the base, larger in males
About These Birds
Common Goldeneye
수컷은 이리데슨트 녹색 머리와 둥근 흰 뺨 반점을 가진 중간 크기의 잠수오리(약 920g)입니다. 유라시아와 북미 전역의 나무 구멍에 둥지를 틀어 아한대 호수와 강 근처에서 번식하며 해안 및 내륙 수역에서 월동합니다. 무척추동물, 물고기, 식물 재료를 잠수하여 먹습니다. 넓게 분포하는 관심대상 종입니다.
Mute Swan
The mute swan is one of the heaviest flying birds, with males weighing up to 14 kg. Despite its name, it is not truly mute, producing hissing, grunting, and snorting sounds. Mute swans form lifelong pair bonds and their aggressive defense of nesting territory is well known.