Snow Goose vs Mallard
Anser caerulescens 对比 Anas platyrhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Snow Goose | Mallard |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Anser caerulescens | Anas platyrhynchos |
| 目 | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |
| 科 | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | 58.0 cm (22.8 in) |
| 翼展 | 82.4 cm (32.4 in) | 90.0 cm (35.4 in) |
| 体重 | 2561.0 g (90.34 oz) | 1100.0 g (38.80 oz) |
| 食性 | Grazes submerged aquatic vegetation and eelgrass in estuaries; also takes grasses and sedges on coastal … | Omnivorous — aquatic plants, seeds, insects, crustaceans, and mollusks. Feeds by dabbling, upending, and grazing … |
| 产卵数 | 2-6 | 4-18 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Snow Goose
Breeds on coastal and inland Arctic tundra in Canada, Alaska, and Greenland. Winters on agricultural fields, marshes, and coastal wetlands across the United States and northern Mexico. Forms enormous flocks.
Mallard
Nearly any wetland habitat including lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes, estuaries, and urban park ponds.
Song & Call Comparison
Snow Goose
A loud, nasal barking 'luk-luk' or 'kow-kow'. Large flocks create enormous noise during Arctic nesting and winter staging. Considered a noisy, conspicuous goose.
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Snow Goose
Breeds in eastern North America's boreal forest; winters on the Atlantic coast from New England to South Carolina.
Mallard
Native across the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand.
保护状况
Snow Goose
Mallard
How to Tell Them Apart
Snow Goose
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
About These Birds
Snow Goose
雪雁是北美数量最多的雁类之一，繁殖于加拿大北极苔原，越冬于美国南部及墨西哥湾沿岸。有白色和蓝色两种色型，白色型全身白色，翼尖黑色；蓝色型身体灰褐色，头颈白色。迁徙时常形成壮观的数十万只大群，以草地和农田植物为食。
Mallard
The mallard is the ancestor of most domestic duck breeds and the most abundant and widespread dabbling duck in the world. Males perform elaborate courtship displays including head-bobbing and whistle-grunt calls. Mallards are highly adaptable, thriving in both wilderness and urban environments.