Emu vs European Roller
Dromaius novaehollandiae 비교 대상 Coracias garrulus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | Emu | European Roller |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Dromaius novaehollandiae | Coracias garrulus |
| 목 | Casuariiformes | Coraciiformes |
| 과 | Dromaiidae | Coraciidae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | 175.0 cm (68.9 in) | 31.0 cm (12.2 in) |
| 날개 폭 | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) | 66.0 cm (26.0 in) |
| 체중 | 45000.0 g (1587.33 oz) | 130.0 g (4.59 oz) |
| 식성 | Plants, seeds, fruits, flowers, and insects. Swallows large stones and charcoal to grind food in … | Large insects, especially beetles, grasshoppers, and crickets. Also takes small reptiles, frogs, and scorpions. Hunts … |
| 산란 수 | 5-24 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Emu
Open grasslands, savanna woodlands, scrublands, and semi-arid plains across Australia. Avoids dense forest and true desert.
European Roller
Warm, dry, open country with scattered trees and nest holes. Breeds in tree cavities, earth banks, and nest boxes.
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.
European Roller
A harsh, grating 'rack-rack' or 'quarrk' in flight. Gives a variety of sharp nasal calls at the nest. Not melodic; primary vocalizations are alarm and contact calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
Emu
Throughout mainland Australia. Absent from Tasmania, where the Tasmanian emu was driven to extinction by 1850.
European Roller
Southern and eastern Europe, Central Asia, and North Africa. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa.
보전 상태
Emu
European Roller
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
European Roller
Turquoise-blue head, breast, and tail. Chestnut-brown back. Vivid ultramarine blue and black wing patches visible in flight.
Short, stout, dark hooked bill
About These Birds
Emu
에뮤는 두 번째로 키가 큰 현존 조류이자 호주 최대 조류이다. 날지 못하지만 시속 50km로 달릴 수 있으며 강한 다리로 포식자를 방어한다. 수컷이 알을 품고 새끼를 기른다.
European Roller
파랑새롤러는 비행 중 구르고 굴러다니는 화려한 공중 묘기에서 이름을 얻었다. 수컷은 번식기에 이 공중 묘기로 암컷을 유혹한다. 밝은 파란색과 밤색이 눈에 띈다.