American Robin vs Bonin Thrush

Turdus migratorius comparé à Zoothera terrestris

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut American Robin Bonin Thrush
Nom scientifique Turdus migratorius Zoothera terrestris
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Turdidae Turdidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Extinct
Longueur 25,0 cm (9.8 in)
Envergure 36,0 cm (14.2 in)
Poids 77,0 g (2.72 oz)
Régime alimentaire Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … --
Taille de la couvée 2-4 --
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
American Robin 25,0 cm
Bonin Thrush
Envergure
American Robin 36,0 cm
Bonin Thrush
Poids
American Robin 77,0 g
Bonin Thrush
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Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

American Robin only

Bonin Thrush only

Aucun(e)

American Robin

Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.

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Song & Call Comparison

American Robin

Chant

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.

Bonin Thrush

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Geographic Range & Migration

American Robin

North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.

Bonin Thrush

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Statut de conservation

Least Concern

American Robin

Extinct

Bonin Thrush

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How to Tell Them Apart

American Robin

Plumage

Dark grey-brown upperparts with a warm brick-red breast and belly. White eye-ring and streaked white throat. Female slightly paler.

Bec

Bright yellow bill with a dark tip

Bonin Thrush

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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.

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