American Robin vs Hoopoe
Turdus migratorius comparado con Upupa epops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American Robin | Hoopoe |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Turdus migratorius | Upupa epops |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Familia | Turdidae | Upupidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 28,0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Envergadura | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 46,0 cm (18.1 in) |
| Peso | 77,0 g (2.72 oz) | 62,0 g (2.19 oz) |
| Dieta | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Insects and larvae probed from the ground, especially beetle grubs, crickets, and caterpillars. Occasionally takes … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-4 | 2-12 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
American Robin
Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.
Hoopoe
Open woodland, orchards, vineyards, parkland, and grassland with bare or sparsely vegetated ground for foraging.
Song & Call Comparison
American Robin
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.
Hoopoe
The eponymous call: a soft, far-carrying 'oop-oop-oop', repeated in triplets or quadruplets. Given from a hidden perch; mellow and flute-like. Contact call is a thin 'cherrr'.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Robin
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Hoopoe
Europe, Asia, and Africa. Northern populations are migratory. A widespread species across the Old World.
Estado de conservación
American Robin
Hoopoe
How to Tell Them Apart
American Robin
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
Hoopoe
Pinkish-brown body with dramatically barred black and white wings and tail. Long, erectile, fan-shaped crest tipped with black. Undulating butterfly-like flight.
Long, thin, slightly decurved bill for probing soil
Key Differences
- • Weight: American Robin (77g) vs Hoopoe (62g)
- • Length: American Robin (25 cm) vs Hoopoe (28 cm)
- • Wingspan: American Robin (36 cm) vs Hoopoe (46 cm)
- • Family: American Robin (Turdidae) vs Hoopoe (Upupidae)
- • Habitat: American Robin prefers Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of th; Hoopoe prefers Open woodland, orchards, vineyards, parkland, and grassland
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.
Hoopoe
La abubilla es una de las aves más llamativas del Viejo Mundo, con su llamativo plumaje a rayas en blanco y negro y una cresta naranja-rojiza espectacular. Mide unos 25-29 cm. Habita en zonas abiertas, bordes de bosque y jardines desde Europa hasta el sur y sureste de Asia y África. Se alimenta de insectos e invertebrados que extrae del suelo con su largo pico curvo. Es el ave nacional de Israel. Su llamada característica es un 'upupup' resonante.