American Robin vs Great Thrush
Turdus migratorius comparé à Turdus fuscater
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Robin | Great Thrush |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Turdus migratorius | Turdus fuscater |
| 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) | 30,3 cm (11.9 in) |
| Poids | 77,0 g (2.72 oz) | 142,66666666666666 g (5.03 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 2 |
| 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.
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.
Great 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.
Great Thrush
Statut de conservation
American Robin
Great 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
Great 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.