Common Blackbird vs Superb Fairywren

Turdus merula 比較対象 Malurus cyaneus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Common Blackbird Superb Fairywren
学名 Turdus merula Malurus cyaneus
Passeriformes Passeriformes
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 100.0 g (3.53 oz) 10.0 g (0.35 oz)
食性 Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … Primarily insects and other small invertebrates gleaned from low vegetation. Also takes seeds and small …
一腹卵数 3-5 2-4
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Common Blackbird 25.0 cm
Superb Fairywren 14.0 cm
翼開長
Common Blackbird 36.0 cm
Superb Fairywren 16.0 cm
体重
Common Blackbird 100.0 g
Superb Fairywren 10.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Common Blackbird only

Superb Fairywren only

Common Blackbird

Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.

Superb Fairywren

Dense undergrowth in eucalyptus woodland, gardens, parks, and heath throughout southeastern Australia.

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Song & Call Comparison

Common Blackbird

さえずり

Arguably Britain's finest songster: rich, flute-like phrases with deep, mellow quality. Sings persistently at dusk. Alarm is a sharp 'chook-chook'. Song includes liquid 'pew' notes.

Superb Fairywren

さえずり

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.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Common Blackbird

Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.

Superb Fairywren

Southeastern Australia from Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria, to South Australia and Tasmania.

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保全状況

Least Concern

Common Blackbird

Least Concern

Superb Fairywren

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How to Tell Them Apart

Common Blackbird

羽毛

Males are jet black with a bright yellow-orange bill and eye-ring. Females are dark brown with mottled underparts and a dull yellowish bill.

くちばし

Bright yellow-orange bill in males, dull brownish in females

Superb Fairywren

羽毛

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.

くちばし

Fine, pointed, dark bill

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About These Birds

Common Blackbird

クロウタドリ(Turdus merula)— ヨーロッパに広く分布するツグミ科の鳥。オスは全身黒く黄色い嘴をもち、メスは茶色。庭園や森林に生息し、美しい歌声をもつ。

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.

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