Hoopoe vs Superb Fairywren

Upupa epops 비교 대상 Malurus cyaneus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

속성 Hoopoe Superb Fairywren
학명 Upupa epops Malurus cyaneus
Bucerotiformes Passeriformes
Upupidae Maluridae
보전 상태 Least Concern Least Concern
체장 28.0 cm (11.0 in) 14.0 cm (5.5 in)
날개 폭 46.0 cm (18.1 in) 16.0 cm (6.3 in)
체중 62.0 g (2.19 oz) 10.0 g (0.35 oz)
식성 Insects and larvae probed from the ground, especially beetle grubs, crickets, and caterpillars. Occasionally takes … Primarily insects and other small invertebrates gleaned from low vegetation. Also takes seeds and small …
산란 수 2-12 2-4
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Hoopoe 28.0 cm
Superb Fairywren 14.0 cm
날개 폭
Hoopoe 46.0 cm
Superb Fairywren 16.0 cm
체중
Hoopoe 62.0 g
Superb Fairywren 10.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

공유 서식지

Hoopoe only

Superb Fairywren only

Hoopoe

Open woodland, orchards, vineyards, parkland, and grassland with bare or sparsely vegetated ground for foraging.

Superb Fairywren

Dense undergrowth in eucalyptus woodland, gardens, parks, and heath throughout southeastern Australia.

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Song & Call Comparison

Hoopoe

노래

The eponymous call: a soft, far-carrying 'oop-oop-oop', repeated in triplets or quadruplets. Given from a hidden perch; mellow and flute-like. Contact call is a thin 'cherrr'.

Superb Fairywren

노래

An extremely complex, melodic song: a long series of trills and warbles delivered rapidly. Males sing throughout the day. Alarm is a sharp 'tseet'. Among Australia's finest singers.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Hoopoe

Europe, Asia, and Africa. Northern populations are migratory. A widespread species across the Old World.

Superb Fairywren

Southeastern Australia from Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria, to South Australia and Tasmania.

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보전 상태

Least Concern

Hoopoe

Least Concern

Superb Fairywren

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How to Tell Them Apart

Hoopoe

깃털

Pinkish-brown body with dramatically barred black and white wings and tail. Long, erectile, fan-shaped crest tipped with black. Undulating butterfly-like flight.

부리

Long, thin, slightly decurved bill for probing soil

Superb Fairywren

깃털

Breeding males have a brilliant violet-blue crown, ear coverts, and mantle with a black throat band. Non-breeding males and females are plain brown with a blue tail.

부리

Fine, pointed, dark bill

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About These Birds

Hoopoe

오디새(후투티)는 얼룩말 무늬 날개와 분홍계피색 깃털, 검은 끝 화려한 볏을 지닌 구대륙에서 가장 독특한 새 중 하나다. 유럽·아프리카·아시아에 넓게 분포한다.

Superb Fairywren

The superb fairywren is one of Australia's most beloved and recognizable birds, with breeding males dressed in spectacular violet-blue plumage. These tiny birds live in cooperative family groups where helpers assist the breeding pair in raising young. Males pluck and present yellow flower petals to females as part of courtship.

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