Russet-backed Thrush vs Mirlo Común
Catharus ustulatus comparado con Turdus merula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Russet-backed Thrush | Mirlo Común |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Catharus ustulatus | Turdus merula |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 19,4 cm (7.6 in) | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) |
| Peso | 34,05 g (1.20 oz) | 100,0 g (3.53 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Mirlo Común
Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
Russet-backed Thrush
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
Russet-backed Thrush
Mirlo Común
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Estado de conservación
Russet-backed Thrush
Mirlo Común
How to Tell Them Apart
Russet-backed Thrush
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
About These Birds
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.