American Robin vs Northern Cardinal

Turdus migratorius 比較対象 Cardinalis cardinalis

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属性 American Robin Northern Cardinal
学名 Turdus migratorius Cardinalis cardinalis
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Turdidae Cardinalidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長 25.0 cm (9.8 in) 22.0 cm (8.7 in)
翼開長 36.0 cm (14.2 in) 30.0 cm (11.8 in)
体重 77.0 g (2.72 oz) 44.0 g (1.55 oz)
食性 Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly …
一腹卵数 2-4 1-5
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
American Robin 25.0 cm
Northern Cardinal 22.0 cm
翼開長
American Robin 36.0 cm
Northern Cardinal 30.0 cm
体重
American Robin 77.0 g
Northern Cardinal 44.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

American Robin only

Northern Cardinal only

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American Robin

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

Northern Cardinal

Woodland edges, thickets, gardens, and suburban areas. Prefers dense shrubby habitats for nesting.

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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.

Northern Cardinal

さえずり

Loud, clear whistled phrases: 'cheer-cheer-cheer' and 'birdy-birdy-birdy'. Both male and female sing; female song is softer. Alarm is a sharp metallic 'chink'.

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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.

Northern Cardinal

Eastern and central North America from southern Canada to Mexico and Guatemala. Expanding range northward.

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保全状況

Least Concern

American Robin

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

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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

Northern Cardinal

羽毛

Males are brilliant crimson red overall with a black face mask. Females are warm buffy brown with reddish tinges on wings, crest, and tail.

くちばし

Thick, conical, bright orange-red bill

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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。

Northern Cardinal

The northern cardinal is the state bird of seven US states, more than any other species. Unlike many songbirds, both males and females sing, often in duets. Cardinals do not migrate and their brilliant red plumage against winter snow makes them a favorite among backyard birdwatchers.

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