American Robin vs Eastern Bluebird

Turdus migratorius comparado con Sialia sialis

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo American Robin Eastern Bluebird
Nombre científico Turdus migratorius Sialia sialis
Orden Passeriformes Passeriformes
Familia Turdidae Turdidae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Least Concern
Longitud 25,0 cm (9.8 in) 17,5 cm (6.9 in)
Envergadura 36,0 cm (14.2 in) 27,0 cm (10.6 in)
Peso 77,0 g (2.72 oz) 31,0 g (1.09 oz)
Dieta Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … Insects in summer, berries in winter. Hunts from low perches, dropping to the ground to …
Tamaño de la puesta 2-4 4-5
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
American Robin 25,0 cm
Eastern Bluebird 17,5 cm
Envergadura
American Robin 36,0 cm
Eastern Bluebird 27,0 cm
Peso
American Robin 77,0 g
Eastern Bluebird 31,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

American Robin only

Eastern Bluebird only

Ninguno

American Robin

Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.

Eastern Bluebird

Open woodland, farmland edges, orchards, and parks with scattered trees and open ground. Readily uses nest boxes.

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Song & Call Comparison

American Robin

Canto

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.

Eastern Bluebird

Canto

A rich, melodious warbled 'chur-wi, tur-a-lee' song. Both sexes sing. Call is a soft, musical 'turee'. Song is gentle and flute-like, suggesting a small thrush. Given from exposed perch.

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Geographic Range & Migration

American Robin

North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.

Eastern Bluebird

Eastern North America from southern Canada to Honduras and Nicaragua. Partially migratory.

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Estado de conservación

Least Concern

American Robin

Least Concern

Eastern Bluebird

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How to Tell Them Apart

American Robin

Plumaje

Dark grey-brown upperparts with a warm brick-red breast and belly. White eye-ring and streaked white throat. Female slightly paler.

Pico

Bright yellow bill with a dark tip

Eastern Bluebird

Plumaje

Males are vivid royal blue above with a rusty-red breast and white belly. Females are grey-blue with a paler rust breast.

Pico

Short, thin, dark bill

Key Differences

  • • Weight: American Robin (77g) vs Eastern Bluebird (31g)
  • • Length: American Robin (25 cm) vs Eastern Bluebird (17.5 cm)
  • • Wingspan: American Robin (36 cm) vs Eastern Bluebird (27 cm)
  • • Habitat: American Robin prefers Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of th; Eastern Bluebird prefers Open woodland, farmland edges, orchards, and parks with scat
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About These Birds

American Robin

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.

Eastern Bluebird

Azulejo oriental, 16-21 cm. Macho azul vivo en dorso, pecho castaño, vientre blanco; hembra más apagada. Habita prados, bordes de bosque y zonas rurales del este de Norteamérica. Insectívoro. Preocupación menor.

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