Common Blackbird vs Mute Swan
Turdus merula comparé à Cygnus olor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Common Blackbird | Mute Swan |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Turdus merula | Cygnus olor |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Anseriformes |
| Famille | Turdidae | Anatidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 152,0 cm (59.8 in) |
| Envergure | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 235,0 cm (92.5 in) |
| Poids | 100,0 g (3.53 oz) | 11000,0 g (388.01 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … | Submerged aquatic vegetation, algae, and grass. Feeds by upending in shallow water, reaching depths of … |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Common Blackbird only
Mute Swan only
Common Blackbird
Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.
Mute Swan
Lakes, slow rivers, estuaries, and coastal lagoons. Often associated with parks and ornamental waters in Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
Common Blackbird
Arguably Britain's finest songster: rich, flute-like phrases with deep, mellow quality. Sings persistently at dusk. Alarm is a sharp 'chook-chook'. Song includes liquid 'pew' notes.
Mute Swan
Despite its name, not truly mute: gives hissing snorts and low grunting when threatened. Wings produce a loud rhythmic whistling throbbing sound in flight.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Mute Swan
Native to Europe and western Asia. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Statut de conservation
Common Blackbird
Mute Swan
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Blackbird
Males are jet black with a bright yellow-orange bill and eye-ring. Females are dark brown with mottled underparts and a dull yellowish bill.
Bright yellow-orange bill in males, dull brownish in females
Mute Swan
All-white plumage in adults. Cygnets are grey-brown, gradually whitening over the first year. Graceful S-curved neck posture is distinctive.
Orange bill with a prominent black knob at the base, larger in males
About These Birds
Common Blackbird
The common blackbird is one of Europe's most familiar and best-loved songbirds, celebrated for its rich, fluting song delivered from rooftop and treetop perches at dawn and dusk. Originally a shy woodland bird, it has colonized urban environments over the past two centuries and become one of the most successful urban adapters.
Mute Swan
The mute swan is one of the heaviest flying birds, with males weighing up to 14 kg. Despite its name, it is not truly mute, producing hissing, grunting, and snorting sounds. Mute swans form lifelong pair bonds and their aggressive defense of nesting territory is well known.