American Robin vs Wandering Albatross
Turdus migratorius comparé à Diomedea exulans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Robin | Wandering Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Turdus migratorius | Diomedea exulans |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Turdidae | Diomedeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 117,0 cm (46.1 in) |
| Envergure | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 320,0 cm (126.0 in) |
| Poids | 77,0 g (2.72 oz) | 9000,0 g (317.47 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Squid, fish, and crustaceans caught from the ocean surface, often at night. Follows fishing vessels … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Wandering Albatross only
Aucun(e)
American Robin
Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.
Wandering Albatross
Open ocean of the Southern Hemisphere. Breeds on remote sub-Antarctic islands. Spends years at sea between breeding attempts.
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.
Wandering Albatross
At nesting colonies emits a loud braying 'waaah' and guttural grunts. Silent at sea for most of the year. Courtship involves ritualized mutual bill-clapping and moaning 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.
Wandering Albatross
Southern Ocean circumpolar, breeding on South Georgia, Crozet, Kerguelen, and other sub-Antarctic islands.
Statut de conservation
American Robin
Wandering Albatross
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
Wandering Albatross
Adults are mostly white with black trailing edges to the wings. Juveniles are chocolate brown, whitening progressively over 5-10 years. Pink bill and pale feet.
Very large pink bill with a hooked tip and visible tubular nostrils
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.
Wandering Albatross
The wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird, reaching up to 3.5 meters. These oceanic nomads can circumnavigate the globe, covering over 120,000 km per year using dynamic soaring with minimal wing flapping. Pairs mate for life and may live over 60 years.