Common Ostrich vs Emperor Penguin
Struthio camelus 对比 Aptenodytes forsteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Ostrich | Emperor Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Struthio camelus | Aptenodytes forsteri |
| 目 | Struthioniformes | Sphenisciformes |
| 科 | Struthionidae | Spheniscidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| 体长 | 210.0 cm (82.7 in) | 115.0 cm (45.3 in) |
| 翼展 | 200.0 cm (78.7 in) | 76.0 cm (29.9 in) |
| 体重 | 100000.0 g (3527.40 oz) | 30000.0 g (1058.22 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous — plants, seeds, roots, flowers, insects, and small vertebrates. Swallows pebbles to aid digestion … | Primarily Antarctic silverfish, krill, and squid. The deepest-diving bird, reaching depths over 500 meters and … |
| 产卵数 | 2-11 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Ostrich
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including savannas, Sahel, and dry woodlands across Africa.
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic pack ice and surrounding Southern Ocean. The only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter.
Song & Call Comparison
Common Ostrich
Male produces a surprisingly deep, resonant booming roar — remarkably lion-like. Also gives whistling and hissing sounds. Females and chicks emit softer grunts and squeaks.
Emperor Penguin
Loud, resonant trumpeting calls used for individual recognition in dense colonies. Each bird's call is unique in frequency. Also gives softer contact 'braying' notes.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Ostrich
Sub-Saharan Africa. Formerly also found in the Middle East and parts of Asia. Farmed worldwide.
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic continent and surrounding sea ice. Breeding colonies are found along the entire Antarctic coastline.
保护状况
Common Ostrich
Emperor Penguin
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Ostrich
Males have black body plumage with white wing and tail feathers. Females and immatures are grey-brown. Bare skin on the neck and thighs varies from pink to blue.
Broad, flat bill adapted for an omnivorous diet
Emperor Penguin
Black head, chin, and dorsal side with white belly. Bright yellow-orange ear patches fade to pale yellow on the upper breast.
Long, slightly decurved bill — black with orange or pink mandible stripe
About These Birds
Common Ostrich
非洲鸵鸟（Struthio camelus）— 世界上最大的鸟，栖息于非洲草原。虽然不能飞翔，但奔跑速度可达每小时70公里，产下世界上最大的蛋。
Emperor Penguin
体型最大、最重的企鹅。在南极冬季零下60摄氏度的环境中繁殖。雄鸟孵卵约65天，期间完全禁食。