Cuervo Americano vs Mirlo Común

Corvus brachyrhynchos comparado con Turdus merula

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Cuervo Americano Mirlo Común
Nombre científico Corvus brachyrhynchos Turdus merula
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) 100,0 g (3.53 oz)
Dieta Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls …
Tamaño de la puesta 3-7 3-5
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Cuervo Americano 45,0 cm
Mirlo Común 25,0 cm
Envergadura
Cuervo Americano 99,0 cm
Mirlo Común 36,0 cm
Peso
Cuervo Americano 450,0 g
Mirlo Común 100,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Cuervo Americano only

Mirlo Común only

Cuervo Americano

Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.

Mirlo Común

Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.

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Song & Call Comparison

Cuervo Americano

Canto

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.

Mirlo Común

Canto

Arguably Britain's finest songster: rich, flute-like phrases with deep, mellow quality. Sings persistently at dusk. Alarm is a sharp 'chook-chook'. Song includes liquid 'pew' notes.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Cuervo Americano

North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.

Mirlo Común

Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.

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Estado de conservación

Least Concern

Cuervo Americano

Least Concern

Mirlo Común

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How to Tell Them Apart

Cuervo Americano

Plumaje

All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.

Pico

Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's

Mirlo Común

Plumaje

Males are jet black with a bright yellow-orange bill and eye-ring. Females are dark brown with mottled underparts and a dull yellowish bill.

Pico

Bright yellow-orange bill in males, dull brownish in females

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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.

Mirlo Común

Mirlo común (Turdus merula) — Uno de los pájaros más populares de Europa. El macho es completamente negro con el pico y el anillo ocular amarillos; la hembra es parda con moteado en el pecho. Canto flautístico y melodioso. Muy adaptado a jardines, parques y bosques.

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