American Robin vs Andean Solitaire
Turdus migratorius compared with Myadestes ralloides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Robin | Andean Solitaire |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turdus migratorius | Myadestes ralloides |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | — |
| Wingspan | 36.0 cm (14.2 in) | 16.8 cm (6.6 in) |
| Weight | 77.0 g (2.72 oz) | 28.056 g (0.99 oz) |
| Diet | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
American Robin
Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.
Song & Call Comparison
American Robin
A clear, caroling song of 2-3 note phrases: 'cheerily, cheer-up, cheerio'. Sings from dawn perches. Sharp 'tut-tut-tut' alarm call and thin 'seeee' flight note.
Andean Solitaire
Geographic Range & Migration
American Robin
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Andean Solitaire
Conservation Status
American Robin
Andean Solitaire
How to Tell Them Apart
American Robin
Dark grey-brown upperparts with a warm brick-red breast and belly. White eye-ring and streaked white throat. Female slightly paler.
Bright yellow bill with a dark tip
Andean Solitaire
About These Birds
American Robin
The American robin is widely regarded as a harbinger of spring across North America. Despite its name, it is a true thrush unrelated to the European robin. American robins produce two to three broods per year and are among the earliest birds to sing in the morning chorus.
Andean Solitaire
The Andean Solitaire is a melodious thrush with a 16.8 cm wingspan, weighing around 28 grams. It inhabits cloud forests along the Andes, where its rich, flute-like song resonates through the understory. It feeds on small fruits and insects gleaned from vegetation.