African Penguin vs Hawfinch
Spheniscus demersus 对比 Coccothraustes coccothraustes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | African Penguin | Hawfinch |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Spheniscus demersus | Coccothraustes coccothraustes |
| 目 | Sphenisciformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Spheniscidae | Fringillidae |
| 保护状况 | Endangered | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 60.0 cm (23.6 in) | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) |
| 翼展 | 42.0 cm (16.5 in) | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) |
| 体重 | 3100.0 g (109.35 oz) | 55.0 g (1.94 oz) |
| 食性 | Small schooling fish, especially sardines and anchovies. Forages within 40 km of the colony, diving … | Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force … |
| 产卵数 | 2 | 3-5 |
| 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.
Hawfinch
Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gardens with mature fruiting trees.
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.
Hawfinch
A sharp, metallic 'tsick' call — the primary vocalization and often all that's heard. Song is a thin, reedy warble. Generally inconspicuous vocally despite its striking appearance.
Geographic Range & Migration
African Penguin
Coastal southwestern Africa from Namibia to Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The only penguin species breeding in Africa.
Hawfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.
保护状况
African Penguin
Hawfinch
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
Hawfinch
Orange-brown head with a black bib and eye stripe. Warm brown back, grey nape, and broad white wing bar. Massive head and bill give a top-heavy appearance.
Enormously powerful, conical, pale bill capable of cracking cherry and olive stones
About These Birds
African Penguin
非洲企鹅（学名Spheniscus demersus）是非洲大陆唯一原生的企鹅物种，又称公驴企鹅，因发出类似驴叫的叫声而得名。体重2-3千克，体长60-70厘米。濒危物种（IUCN红色名录），种群数量持续下降，主要受过度捕捞、石油污染和气候变化威胁。繁殖于南非和纳米比亚沿海岛屿。
Hawfinch
锡嘴雀是欧洲和亚洲温带林地的粗壮雀类，喙硕大有力，可以磕开坚硬的果核。羽色棕褐，头部具橙棕色，翅黑色带白斑。栖息于落叶林和混交林，以硬果、浆果和种子为食。冬季常集结成群在林地觅食。