American Robin vs Superb Fairywren
Turdus migratorius 比較対象 Malurus cyaneus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | American Robin | Superb Fairywren |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Turdus migratorius | Malurus cyaneus |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Turdidae | Maluridae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) |
| 翼開長 | 36.0 cm (14.2 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| 体重 | 77.0 g (2.72 oz) | 10.0 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Primarily insects and other small invertebrates gleaned from low vegetation. Also takes seeds and small … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| 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.
Superb Fairywren
Dense undergrowth in eucalyptus woodland, gardens, parks, and heath throughout southeastern Australia.
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.
Superb Fairywren
An extremely complex, melodic song: a long series of trills and warbles delivered rapidly. Males sing throughout the day. Alarm is a sharp 'tseet'. Among Australia's finest singers.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Robin
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Superb Fairywren
Southeastern Australia from Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria, to South Australia and Tasmania.
保全状況
American Robin
Superb Fairywren
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
Superb Fairywren
Breeding males have a brilliant violet-blue crown, ear coverts, and mantle with a black throat band. Non-breeding males and females are plain brown with a blue tail.
Fine, pointed, dark 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。
Superb Fairywren
The superb fairywren is one of Australia's most beloved and recognizable birds, with breeding males dressed in spectacular violet-blue plumage. These tiny birds live in cooperative family groups where helpers assist the breeding pair in raising young. Males pluck and present yellow flower petals to females as part of courtship.