Mallard vs Chiloe Wigeon
Anas platyrhynchos 비교 대상 Mareca sibilatrix
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | Mallard | Chiloe Wigeon |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Anas platyrhynchos | Mareca sibilatrix |
| 목 | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |
| 과 | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | 58.0 cm (22.8 in) | — |
| 날개 폭 | 90.0 cm (35.4 in) | 49.0 cm (19.3 in) |
| 체중 | 1100.0 g (38.80 oz) | 922.8333333333334 g (32.55 oz) |
| 식성 | Omnivorous — aquatic plants, seeds, insects, crustaceans, and mollusks. Feeds by dabbling, upending, and grazing … | Dabbles for seeds and aquatic invertebrates; diet varies between plant matter and invertebrates seasonally in … |
| 산란 수 | 4-18 | 2-13 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Mallard
Nearly any wetland habitat including lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes, estuaries, and urban park ponds.
Chiloe Wigeon
Lakes, rivers, freshwater marshes, and coastal lagoons in southern South America from southern Peru and Bolivia south through Chile and Argentina to Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands.
Song & Call Comparison
Mallard
Female gives the classic 'quack-quack-quack', descending in pitch. Male utters soft nasal 'raeb-raeb'. Both give a high 'gag-gag-gag' when alarmed or taking flight.
Chiloe Wigeon
Male utters a short, melodious whistle; female gives a low purring note. Pairs and flocks call with clear piping exchanges across South American wetlands and coastal lagoons.
Geographic Range & Migration
Mallard
Native across the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand.
Chiloe Wigeon
Found across Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Nomadic in drier areas; resident in well-watered regions.
보전 상태
Mallard
Chiloe Wigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Mallard
Breeding males have an iridescent green head, white neck ring, chestnut breast, and grey body. Females are mottled brown. Both sexes show a blue speculum bordered by white.
Broad, flat bill — yellow-green in males, orange-brown in females
Chiloe Wigeon
Iridescent dark green head with white forehead blaze. Black and white barred flanks; rufous breast; white belly. White forewing patch. Legs blue-gray. Females similar but duller. South American temperate species.
About These Birds
Mallard
가장 잘 알려진 야생 오리로 체장 50–65cm이며, 수컷은 광택 있는 녹색 머리와 노란 부리, 자주빛 갈색 가슴, 흰색 목 고리를 갖는다. 북반구 전역과 호주에 귀화하여 온대 내지 아열대 습지, 호수, 강, 도시 공원에 서식한다. 잡식성으로 식물, 곤충, 작은 어류를 먹는다. 관심 필요 종이다.
Chiloe Wigeon
중간 크기의 오리로 체장 46–54cm이며, 수컷은 진한 초록색 머리에 크림색 이마, 갈색 가슴을 갖는다. 남아메리카 남부의 초지 습지와 호수에 서식하며, 풀과 수생식물을 뜯어 먹는다. 관심 필요 종이다.