Petirrojo Americano vs Picogordo
Turdus migratorius comparado con Coccothraustes coccothraustes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Petirrojo Americano | Picogordo |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Turdus migratorius | Coccothraustes coccothraustes |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Turdidae | Fringillidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) |
| Envergadura | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) |
| Peso | 77,0 g (2.72 oz) | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) |
| Dieta | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Petirrojo Americano
Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.
Picogordo
Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gardens with mature fruiting trees.
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.
Picogordo
A sharp, metallic 'tsick' call — the primary vocalization and often all that's heard. Song is a thin, reedy warble. Generally inconspicuous vocally despite its striking appearance.
Geographic Range & Migration
Petirrojo Americano
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Picogordo
Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.
Estado de conservación
Petirrojo Americano
Picogordo
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
Picogordo
Orange-brown head with a black bib and eye stripe. Warm brown back, grey nape, and broad white wing bar. Massive head and bill give a top-heavy appearance.
Enormously powerful, conical, pale bill capable of cracking cherry and olive stones
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.
Picogordo
El picogordo es un pinzón de gran tamaño con un pico enorme y poderoso adaptado para partir semillas duras. Tiene plumaje marrón-anaranjado con alas negras y blancas. Mide unos 16-18 cm. Habita en bosques caducifolios y mixtos de Europa, Asia central y este asiático. Se alimenta principalmente de semillas de cerezo, acebo y olivo, que puede partir con su robusto pico. Especie tímida y difícil de observar a pesar de su gran tamaño entre los pinzones.