Petirrojo Americano vs Mirlo Común
Turdus migratorius comparado con Turdus merula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Petirrojo Americano | Mirlo Común |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Turdus migratorius | Turdus merula |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) |
| Peso | 77,0 g (2.72 oz) | 100,0 g (3.53 oz) |
| Dieta | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Petirrojo Americano only
Mirlo Común only
Ninguno
Petirrojo Americano
Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.
Mirlo Común
Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Mirlo Común
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Petirrojo Americano
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Mirlo Común
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Estado de conservación
Petirrojo Americano
Mirlo Común
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Mirlo Común
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.
Bright yellow-orange bill in males, dull brownish in females
Key Differences
- • Weight: American Robin (77g) vs Common Blackbird (100g)
- • Length: American Robin (25 cm) vs Common Blackbird (25 cm)
- • Wingspan: American Robin (36 cm) vs Common Blackbird (36 cm)
- • Habitat: American Robin prefers Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of th; Common Blackbird prefers Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most com
About These Birds
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.
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.