European Robin vs House Sparrow
Erithacus rubecula comparé à Passer domesticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | European Robin | House Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Erithacus rubecula | Passer domesticus |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Muscicapidae | Passeridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 14,0 cm (5.5 in) | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Envergure | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Poids | 18,0 g (0.63 oz) | 30,0 g (1.06 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Insects, worms, and berries. Often follows gardeners and large animals to catch invertebrates disturbed from … | Primarily seeds and grains, supplemented with insects during breeding season. Readily exploits human food scraps … |
| Taille de la couvée | 4-7 | 1-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
European Robin
Woodlands, hedgerows, parks, and gardens across Europe. Remarkably tame around humans, especially in Britain.
House Sparrow
Closely associated with human habitation. Found in cities, towns, farms, and any built environment. Rarely found far from people.
Song & Call Comparison
European Robin
Exquisite, melancholic melody of thin whistled phrases, rising and falling softly. Rich, warbling song year-round; both sexes sing. Alarm call is a sharp 'tic-tic-tic'.
House Sparrow
Monotonous series of chirping 'cheep' and 'chirrup' notes. Male gives 'chilp' song repeatedly. Flocks produce constant chirping chatter. No melodic song; purely functional calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
European Robin
Europe, western Asia, and parts of North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter; western European populations are largely resident.
House Sparrow
Native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to every continent except Antarctica, making it the most widely distributed wild bird.
Statut de conservation
European Robin
House Sparrow
How to Tell Them Apart
European Robin
Olive-brown upperparts with a warm orange-red breast and face bordered by grey. White belly and undertail coverts.
Thin, pointed dark brown bill
House Sparrow
Males have grey crowns, chestnut napes, black bibs, and streaked brown backs. Females and juveniles are plain buffy-brown with a pale eyebrow stripe.
Short, stout, conical bill — black in breeding males, yellowish in non-breeding
About These Birds
European Robin
The European robin is one of the most beloved birds in Britain, where it is the unofficial national bird. Despite its friendly demeanor toward humans, robins are fiercely territorial against their own kind, singing year-round to defend territory. Their distinctive song is one of the first to be heard at dawn.
House Sparrow
The house sparrow is perhaps the most successful bird in the world at living alongside humans. Introduced to New York in 1851, it spread across North America within decades. Despite its global abundance, house sparrow populations have declined significantly in parts of western Europe.