American Robin vs European Roller
Turdus migratorius comparé à Coracias garrulus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Robin | European Roller |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Turdus migratorius | Coracias garrulus |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Coraciiformes |
| Famille | Turdidae | Coraciidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 31,0 cm (12.2 in) |
| Envergure | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 66,0 cm (26.0 in) |
| Poids | 77,0 g (2.72 oz) | 130,0 g (4.59 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Large insects, especially beetles, grasshoppers, and crickets. Also takes small reptiles, frogs, and scorpions. Hunts … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 3-6 |
| 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.
European Roller
Warm, dry, open country with scattered trees and nest holes. Breeds in tree cavities, earth banks, and nest boxes.
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.
European Roller
A harsh, grating 'rack-rack' or 'quarrk' in flight. Gives a variety of sharp nasal calls at the nest. Not melodic; primary vocalizations are alarm and contact calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Robin
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
European Roller
Southern and eastern Europe, Central Asia, and North Africa. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa.
Statut de conservation
American Robin
European Roller
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
European Roller
Turquoise-blue head, breast, and tail. Chestnut-brown back. Vivid ultramarine blue and black wing patches visible in flight.
Short, stout, dark hooked bill
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.
European Roller
The European roller gets its name from the spectacular rolling and tumbling aerial displays performed by males during courtship. It is the only roller species in Europe and one of the continent's most colorful birds. Declining across much of its western range due to agricultural intensification and habitat loss.