American Robin vs Common Nightingale
Turdus migratorius 比較対象 Luscinia megarhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | American Robin | Common Nightingale |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Turdus migratorius | Luscinia megarhynchos |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Turdidae | Muscicapidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 16.5 cm (6.5 in) |
| 翼開長 | 36.0 cm (14.2 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 77.0 g (2.72 oz) | 21.0 g (0.74 oz) |
| 食性 | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Insects and larvae, supplemented with berries in autumn. Forages on or near the ground in … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-4 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
American Robin
Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.
Common Nightingale
Dense thickets, scrub, and undergrowth in deciduous woodland. Prefers areas with thick ground cover near water.
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.
Common Nightingale
Considered Europe's finest songster: an extraordinarily rich, loud, flute-like melody of bubbling trills, slow whistles, and a distinctive crescendo 'lu-lu-lu'. Sings day and night.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Robin
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Common Nightingale
Breeds in Europe and western Asia. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa. A long-distance migrant crossing the Sahara.
保全状況
American Robin
Common Nightingale
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
Common Nightingale
Plain warm brown upperparts with a rufous-chestnut tail. Pale greyish-white underparts. Unremarkable appearance belies its remarkable voice.
Thin, pointed, dark brown bill
About These Birds
American Robin
北米全域に分布し、春の訪れを告げる鳥として知られるツグミ（体長23〜28cm）。オレンジ色の腹と黒い頭部が特徴的。Turdus migratorius（アメリカコマツグミ）は北米最も親しまれた野鳥の一つで、芝生でミミズを引き抜く姿が日常風景として親しまれている。連邦政府と各州で厳重に保護されており、3州の州鳥に指定されている。Turdidae科。
Common Nightingale
サヨナキドリ（Luscinia megarhynchos）— ヨーロッパ・中央アジアに分布し、アフリカで越冬する。夜間にも聴こえる複雑で豊かな歌声で知られる。