Eurasian Wigeon vs Mute Swan
Mareca penelope 对比 Cygnus olor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Eurasian Wigeon | Mute Swan |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Mareca penelope | 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 | 50.1 cm (19.7 in) | 235.0 cm (92.5 in) |
| 体重 | 783.75 g (27.65 oz) | 11000.0 g (388.01 oz) |
| 食性 | Feeds on seeds, aquatic plants, and invertebrates in shallow ponds; broadly omnivorous and seasonally variable. | Submerged aquatic vegetation, algae, and grass. Feeds by upending in shallow water, reaching depths of … |
| 产卵数 | 6-12 | 5-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Eurasian Wigeon
Breeds on boreal and subarctic lakes and bogs across Eurasia from Iceland east to Siberia. Winters in huge numbers on estuaries, lakes, and coastal grasslands in western Europe and South and Southeast Asia.
Mute Swan
Lakes, slow rivers, estuaries, and coastal lagoons. Often associated with parks and ornamental waters in Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
Eurasian Wigeon
Male produces a clear, ringing whee-oo whistle; female gives a low, guttural purr. The male's bright, piping call is the classic sound of European winter estuaries and flocks.
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
Eurasian Wigeon
Resident in New Zealand's main islands and some offshore islands. Non-migratory; inhabits rivers, lakes, and estuaries.
Mute Swan
Native to Europe and western Asia. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
保护状况
Eurasian Wigeon
Mute Swan
How to Tell Them Apart
Eurasian Wigeon
Males have chestnut head with creamy-yellow forehead blaze; pink-buff breast; gray flanks; white belly. White forewing patch conspicuous in flight. Females rufous-brown. Compact with small bill. Dimorphic.
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
Eurasian Wigeon
赤颈鸭是欧亚大陆常见的水面觅食鸭，雄鸟头部砖红色，额部乳白色，体侧灰色；雌鸟褐色。繁殖于欧亚北部湿地，越冬于西欧、地中海、中东和南亚。常在浅水湿地和草地觅食水生植物和草叶。是欧洲和亚洲最常见的越冬鸭类之一。
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.