Eastern Bluebird vs Red-tailed Ant-thrush
Sialia sialis comparé à Neocossyphus rufus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Eastern Bluebird | Red-tailed Ant-thrush |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Sialia sialis | Neocossyphus rufus |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 17,5 cm (6.9 in) | — |
| Envergure | 27,0 cm (10.6 in) | 21,2 cm (8.3 in) |
| Poids | 31,0 g (1.09 oz) | 66,5 g (2.35 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Insects in summer, berries in winter. Hunts from low perches, dropping to the ground to … | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4-5 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Eastern Bluebird
Open woodland, farmland edges, orchards, and parks with scattered trees and open ground. Readily uses nest boxes.
Song & Call Comparison
Eastern Bluebird
A rich, melodious warbled 'chur-wi, tur-a-lee' song. Both sexes sing. Call is a soft, musical 'turee'. Song is gentle and flute-like, suggesting a small thrush. Given from exposed perch.
Red-tailed Ant-thrush
Geographic Range & Migration
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern North America from southern Canada to Honduras and Nicaragua. Partially migratory.
Red-tailed Ant-thrush
Statut de conservation
Eastern Bluebird
Red-tailed Ant-thrush
How to Tell Them Apart
Eastern Bluebird
Males are vivid royal blue above with a rusty-red breast and white belly. Females are grey-blue with a paler rust breast.
Short, thin, dark bill
Red-tailed Ant-thrush
About These Birds
Eastern Bluebird
The eastern bluebird is a beloved symbol of happiness in North America. Once declining due to habitat loss and competition from introduced species, populations recovered dramatically thanks to a massive citizen science nest box campaign. These gentle thrushes form loose winter flocks and huddle together in nest boxes during cold snaps.