American Robin vs Downy Woodpecker
Turdus migratorius comparé à Picoides pubescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Robin | Downy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Turdus migratorius | Picoides pubescens |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Piciformes |
| Famille | Turdidae | Picidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Envergure | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 28,0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Poids | 77,0 g (2.72 oz) | 27,0 g (0.95 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Insects and larvae extracted from bark, supplemented with seeds, berries, and suet at feeders. Often … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
American Robin only
Downy Woodpecker only
Aucun(e)
American Robin
Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.
Downy Woodpecker
Deciduous and mixed forests, orchards, parks, and suburban areas. The most common woodpecker at feeders in North America.
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.
Downy Woodpecker
A sharp 'pik' or 'peek' contact call. Drums on resonant branches with a rapid, light tattoo — softer than larger woodpeckers. Also gives a high descending whinny 'keeer-keeer'.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Robin
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Downy Woodpecker
North America from Alaska and Canada south through the United States, excluding the arid Southwest.
Statut de conservation
American Robin
Downy Woodpecker
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
Downy Woodpecker
Black and white plumage with a broad white stripe down the back. Black wings with white spots. Males have a small red patch on the nape.
Short, chisel-shaped, dark bill — noticeably shorter than the similar hairy woodpecker
About These Birds
American Robin
The American robin is widely regarded as a harbinger of spring across North America. Despite its name, it is a true thrush unrelated to the European robin. American robins produce two to three broods per year and are among the earliest birds to sing in the morning chorus.
Downy Woodpecker
The downy woodpecker is the smallest and most widespread woodpecker in North America. Its small size allows it to forage on thin branches and weed stems that larger woodpeckers cannot access. Downies often join mixed-species flocks in winter, benefiting from the extra vigilance of multiple species watching for predators.