American Robin vs Common Ostrich

Turdus migratorius 比較対象 Struthio camelus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 American Robin Common Ostrich
学名 Turdus migratorius Struthio camelus
Passeriformes Struthioniformes
Turdidae Struthionidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長 25.0 cm (9.8 in) 210.0 cm (82.7 in)
翼開長 36.0 cm (14.2 in) 200.0 cm (78.7 in)
体重 77.0 g (2.72 oz) 100000.0 g (3527.40 oz)
食性 Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … Omnivorous — plants, seeds, roots, flowers, insects, and small vertebrates. Swallows pebbles to aid digestion …
一腹卵数 2-4 2-11
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
American Robin 25.0 cm
Common Ostrich 210.0 cm
翼開長
American Robin 36.0 cm
Common Ostrich 200.0 cm
体重
American Robin 77.0 g
Common Ostrich 100000.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

None

American Robin only

Common Ostrich only

American Robin

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

Common Ostrich

Open arid and semi-arid habitats including savannas, Sahel, and dry woodlands across Africa.

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Song & Call Comparison

American Robin

さえずり

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 Ostrich

さえずり

Male produces a surprisingly deep, resonant booming roar — remarkably lion-like. Also gives whistling and hissing sounds. Females and chicks emit softer grunts and squeaks.

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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.

Common Ostrich

Sub-Saharan Africa. Formerly also found in the Middle East and parts of Asia. Farmed worldwide.

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保全状況

Least Concern

American Robin

Least Concern

Common Ostrich

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How to Tell Them Apart

American Robin

羽毛

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

くちばし

Bright yellow bill with a dark tip

Common Ostrich

羽毛

Males have black body plumage with white wing and tail feathers. Females and immatures are grey-brown. Bare skin on the neck and thighs varies from pink to blue.

くちばし

Broad, flat bill adapted for an omnivorous diet

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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 Ostrich

ダチョウ(Struthio camelus)— 世界最大の鳥でアフリカのサバンナに生息する。飛べないが時速70kmで走ることができ、世界最大の卵を産む。

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