Cuervo Americano vs Petirrojo Americano
Corvus brachyrhynchos comparado con Turdus migratorius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Cuervo Americano | Petirrojo Americano |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Turdus migratorius |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Corvidae | Turdidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 99,0 cm (39.0 in) | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) |
| Peso | 450,0 g (15.87 oz) | 77,0 g (2.72 oz) |
| Dieta | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-7 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Cuervo Americano only
Petirrojo Americano only
Cuervo Americano
Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.
Petirrojo Americano
Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.
Song & Call Comparison
Cuervo Americano
Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.
Petirrojo Americano
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Cuervo Americano
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Petirrojo Americano
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Estado de conservación
Cuervo Americano
Petirrojo Americano
How to Tell Them Apart
Cuervo Americano
All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.
Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's
Petirrojo Americano
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
About These Birds
Cuervo Americano
El cuervo americano (Corvus brachyrhynchos) es un córvido grande, totalmente negro, ampliamente distribuido en Norteamérica. Altamente inteligente y adaptable, habita en bosques, zonas agrícolas y entornos urbanos. Omnívoro con capacidades para resolver problemas y hábitos sociales complejos. Familia Corvidae.
Petirrojo Americano
El petirrojo americano (Turdus migratorius) es un tordo de tamaño mediano con el pecho naranja rojizo característico y la cabeza negra. Es una especie muy familiar en jardines y parques de toda Norteamérica. Migratorio parcialmente, señala la llegada de la primavera en muchas regiones. Familia Turdidae.