Emperor Penguin vs European Roller
Aptenodytes forsteri 对比 Coracias garrulus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Emperor Penguin | European Roller |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Aptenodytes forsteri | Coracias garrulus |
| 目 | Sphenisciformes | Coraciiformes |
| 科 | Spheniscidae | Coraciidae |
| 保护状况 | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 115.0 cm (45.3 in) | 31.0 cm (12.2 in) |
| 翼展 | 76.0 cm (29.9 in) | 66.0 cm (26.0 in) |
| 体重 | 30000.0 g (1058.22 oz) | 130.0 g (4.59 oz) |
| 食性 | Primarily Antarctic silverfish, krill, and squid. The deepest-diving bird, reaching depths over 500 meters and … | Large insects, especially beetles, grasshoppers, and crickets. Also takes small reptiles, frogs, and scorpions. Hunts … |
| 产卵数 | 1 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic pack ice and surrounding Southern Ocean. The only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter.
European Roller
Warm, dry, open country with scattered trees and nest holes. Breeds in tree cavities, earth banks, and nest boxes.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
European Roller
A harsh, grating 'rack-rack' or 'quarrk' in flight. Gives a variety of sharp nasal calls at the nest. Not melodic; primary vocalizations are alarm and contact calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic continent and surrounding sea ice. Breeding colonies are found along the entire Antarctic coastline.
European Roller
Southern and eastern Europe, Central Asia, and North Africa. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa.
保护状况
Emperor Penguin
European Roller
How to Tell Them Apart
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
European Roller
Turquoise-blue head, breast, and tail. Chestnut-brown back. Vivid ultramarine blue and black wing patches visible in flight.
Short, stout, dark hooked bill
About These Birds
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。
European Roller
因求偶时的翻滚飞行而得名。欧洲唯一的佛法僧科鸟类。种群数量下降。