Barrow's Goldeneye vs Mute Swan
Bucephala islandica 对比 Cygnus olor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Barrow's Goldeneye | Mute Swan |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Bucephala islandica | Cygnus olor |
| 目 | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |
| 科 | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | 152.0 cm (59.8 in) |
| 翼展 | 44.3 cm (17.4 in) | 235.0 cm (92.5 in) |
| 体重 | 838.0 g (29.56 oz) | 11000.0 g (388.01 oz) |
| 食性 | Dives for crustaceans, aquatic insects, and molluscs in mountain lakes and coastal bays. Diet similar … | Submerged aquatic vegetation, algae, and grass. Feeds by upending in shallow water, reaching depths of … |
| 产卵数 | 6-14 | 5-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Mute Swan
Lakes, slow rivers, estuaries, and coastal lagoons. Often associated with parks and ornamental waters in Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
Barrow's Goldeneye
Male produces a whistled, nasal kaow-kaow call; female gives a harsh quacking series. The male's wheezy, double call differs from Common Goldeneye; heard on western North American lakes.
Mute Swan
Despite its name, not truly mute: gives hissing snorts and low grunting when threatened. Wings produce a loud rhythmic whistling throbbing sound in flight.
Geographic Range & Migration
Barrow's Goldeneye
Breeds in Iceland, western Canada, and locally the western United States. Winters on coasts and lakes of the Pacific Northwest and eastern Canada.
Mute Swan
Native to Europe and western Asia. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
保护状况
Barrow's Goldeneye
Mute Swan
How to Tell Them Apart
Barrow's Goldeneye
Male has iridescent purple-black head with crescent-shaped white facial patch; white body with black scapulars bearing bold white spots. Female grey with brown head, white collar; head rounder than Common …
Mute Swan
All-white plumage in adults. Cygnets are grey-brown, gradually whitening over the first year. Graceful S-curved neck posture is distinctive.
Orange bill with a prominent black knob at the base, larger in males
About These Birds
Barrow's Goldeneye
冰岛鹊鸭主要繁殖于冰岛和加拿大西部落基山脉，越冬于北大西洋沿岸。雄鸟头部深紫色，眼前有月牙形白斑，背部黑色有白色斑纹；雌鸟与普通鹊鸭相似。偏好高山湖泊和急流，在岩缝或树洞中营巢，以甲壳类和软体动物为食。
Mute Swan
The mute swan is one of the heaviest flying birds, with males weighing up to 14 kg. Despite its name, it is not truly mute, producing hissing, grunting, and snorting sounds. Mute swans form lifelong pair bonds and their aggressive defense of nesting territory is well known.