American Robin vs Aztec Thrush
Turdus migratorius compared with Ridgwayia pinicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Robin | Aztec Thrush |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turdus migratorius | Ridgwayia pinicola |
| 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) | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 77.0 g (2.72 oz) | 80.25 g (2.83 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.
Aztec Thrush
Geographic Range & Migration
American Robin
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Aztec Thrush
Conservation Status
American Robin
Aztec Thrush
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
Aztec Thrush
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.
Aztec Thrush
The Aztec Thrush is a medium-sized thrush found in montane pine-oak forests of Mexico, weighing about 80.25g with a wingspan of 26cm. It belongs to the family Turdidae and displays striking black-and-white plumage. It feeds on fruit and invertebrates in the forest canopy and understory.