American Robin vs Abyssinian Thrush
Turdus migratorius comparé à Turdus abyssinicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Robin | Abyssinian Thrush |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Turdus migratorius | Turdus abyssinicus |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | — |
| Envergure | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 21,4 cm (8.4 in) |
| Poids | 77,0 g (2.72 oz) | 68,0 g (2.40 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
American Robin only
Abyssinian Thrush only
Aucun(e)
American Robin
Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban 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.
Abyssinian Thrush
Geographic Range & Migration
American Robin
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Abyssinian Thrush
Statut de conservation
American Robin
Abyssinian Thrush
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
Abyssinian Thrush
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.
Abyssinian Thrush
The Abyssinian Thrush weighs about 68g and is resident in highland forests of East Africa. It forages on the ground for earthworms and invertebrates in forest clearings.