Common Ostrich vs Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Struthio camelus 对比 Cicinnurus respublica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Ostrich | Wilson's Bird-of-paradise |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Struthio camelus | Cicinnurus respublica |
| 目 | Struthioniformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Struthionidae | Paradisaeidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| 体长 | 210.0 cm (82.7 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| 翼展 | 200.0 cm (78.7 in) | 19.0 cm (7.5 in) |
| 体重 | 100000.0 g (3527.40 oz) | 55.0 g (1.94 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous — plants, seeds, roots, flowers, insects, and small vertebrates. Swallows pebbles to aid digestion … | Fruit and insects gleaned from the forest canopy and subcanopy. Particularly favors figs. |
| 产卵数 | 2-11 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Ostrich
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including savannas, Sahel, and dry woodlands across Africa.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Lowland and hill forests on the small islands of Waigeo and Batanta in the Raja Ampat archipelago, Indonesia.
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.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Male gives a harsh, nasal 'waah' or 'eeah' from display perch. Song is poorly documented in wild. Also produces mechanical rattling wing sounds during display flights.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Ostrich
Sub-Saharan Africa. Formerly also found in the Middle East and parts of Asia. Farmed worldwide.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Endemic to the islands of Waigeo and Batanta off the northwestern tip of New Guinea, Indonesia.
保护状况
Common Ostrich
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
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
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Males have a brilliant red back, yellow nape, turquoise blue bare crown, and green breast shield. Violet-blue curled tail wires. Females are brownish with bare blue crown.
Short, slightly curved greyish bill
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。
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Wilson's bird-of-paradise is one of the most extraordinarily colored birds on Earth. Males meticulously clear a patch of forest floor as a display court, removing every leaf and twig. The species was virtually unknown to science until the late 20th century due to its restricted island range.