American Robin vs Hoopoe
Turdus migratorius comparé à Upupa epops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Robin | Hoopoe |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Turdus migratorius | Upupa epops |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Famille | Turdidae | Upupidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 28,0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Envergure | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 46,0 cm (18.1 in) |
| Poids | 77,0 g (2.72 oz) | 62,0 g (2.19 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | 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 … |
| Taille de la couvée | 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.
Statut de conservation
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
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.
Hoopoe
The hoopoe is one of the most distinctive birds in the Old World with its striking zebra-patterned wings and extravagant crest. It is the national bird of Israel and features prominently in mythology from ancient Egypt to the Quran. Hoopoe nests produce a foul-smelling secretion that deters predators.