African Penguin vs caturra
Spheniscus demersus comparado com Nymphicus hollandicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Penguin | caturra |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Spheniscus demersus | Nymphicus hollandicus |
| Ordem | Sphenisciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Família | Spheniscidae | Cacatuidae |
| Estado de conservação | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 60,0 cm (23.6 in) | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) |
| Envergadura | 42,0 cm (16.5 in) | 40,0 cm (15.7 in) |
| Peso | 3100,0 g (109.35 oz) | 90,0 g (3.17 oz) |
| Dieta | Small schooling fish, especially sardines and anchovies. Forages within 40 km of the colony, diving … | Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
African Penguin
Rocky coastlines and offshore islands of southern Africa. Nests in burrows, under boulders, or in surface scrapes.
caturra
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
Song & Call Comparison
African Penguin
A loud, donkey-like braying 'waaah-waaah' — hence its nickname 'jackass penguin'. Also gives softer grunts and contact calls at the colony. Highly vocal on breeding beaches.
caturra
A loud, whistled 'weet' or 'weeeet'. Males whistle a melodic series; contact call is a high nasal 'ny'. Capable of mimicry in captivity. Song is relatively simple but pleasant.
Geographic Range & Migration
African Penguin
Coastal southwestern Africa from Namibia to Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The only penguin species breeding in Africa.
caturra
Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
Estado de conservação
African Penguin
caturra
How to Tell Them Apart
African Penguin
Black upperparts and white underparts with a distinctive black horseshoe-shaped band across the breast. Pink patches of bare skin above the eyes help with thermoregulation.
Sturdy, pointed, black bill with a grey band near the tip
caturra
Wild-type males are grey with white wing patches, a yellow face, and bright orange cheek patches. Females are duller with barred tail undersides. Many captive color mutations exist.
Short, curved, grey bill
About These Birds
African Penguin
O único pinguim nidificante na África, pertencente à família Spheniscidae. O Pinguim-africano (Spheniscus demersus) habita costas rochosas e ilhas do sul da África, da Namíbia ao leste da África do Sul. Mede aproximadamente 60-70 cm e pesa entre 2-5 kg. Caracterizado pelo padrão preto e branco distintivo com uma faixa preta em forma de U no peito e manchas pretas nas partes brancas. Excelente nadador, alimenta-se principalmente de peixes como sardinhas e anchovas. Vocaliza com um chamado semelhante ao zurro …
caturra
The cockatiel is the smallest member of the cockatoo family and one of the most popular pet birds globally. These gentle, intelligent parrots can learn to whistle tunes and mimic sounds. Wild cockatiels are nomadic, traveling in flocks following food and water availability across the Australian outback.