American Robin vs Alpine Thrush
Turdus migratorius compared with Zoothera mollissima
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Robin | Alpine Thrush |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turdus migratorius | Zoothera mollissima |
| 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) | 27.7 cm (10.9 in) |
| Weight | 77.0 g (2.72 oz) | 93.66666666666667 g (3.30 oz) |
| Diet | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 4 |
| 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.
Alpine 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.
Alpine Thrush
Conservation Status
American Robin
Alpine 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
Alpine 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.
Alpine Thrush
The Alpine Thrush is a large thrush weighing nearly 94 g with a 27.7 cm wingspan, found in high-altitude forests and scrub across Asia. It forages on the ground for invertebrates, berries, and fallen fruit.