European Goldfinch vs European Robin
Carduelis carduelis 比較対象 Erithacus rubecula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | European Goldfinch | European Robin |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Carduelis carduelis | Erithacus rubecula |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Fringillidae | Muscicapidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) |
| 翼開長 | 23.0 cm (9.1 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 16.0 g (0.56 oz) | 18.0 g (0.63 oz) |
| 食性 | Seeds, especially thistle (Carduus) and teasel seeds, extracted with its precise tweezer-like bill. Also takes … | Insects, worms, and berries. Often follows gardeners and large animals to catch invertebrates disturbed from … |
| 一腹卵数 | 4-6 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
European Goldfinch
Open woodland, orchards, gardens, parks, and weedy fields with seed-bearing plants. Common at garden bird feeders.
European Robin
Woodlands, hedgerows, parks, and gardens across Europe. Remarkably tame around humans, especially in Britain.
Song & Call Comparison
European Goldfinch
A liquid, tinkling 'swit-swit-swit' in flight and a melodic twittering song. Flocks produce a bright jingling chorus. Male song is a sweet repetitive warble incorporating the flight call.
European Robin
Exquisite, melancholic melody of thin whistled phrases, rising and falling softly. Rich, warbling song year-round; both sexes sing. Alarm call is a sharp 'tic-tic-tic'.
Geographic Range & Migration
European Goldfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Introduced to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of South America.
European Robin
Europe, western Asia, and parts of North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter; western European populations are largely resident.
保全状況
European Goldfinch
European Robin
How to Tell Them Apart
European Goldfinch
Crimson red face with white cheeks and a black crown. Sandy-brown back with a bright yellow wing bar visible in flight. Black and white tail.
Slender, pointed, ivory-pink bill adapted for extracting seeds from thistles
European Robin
Olive-brown upperparts with a warm orange-red breast and face bordered by grey. White belly and undertail coverts.
Thin, pointed dark brown bill
Key Differences
- • Weight: European Robin (18g) vs European Goldfinch (16g)
- • Length: European Robin (14 cm) vs European Goldfinch (13 cm)
- • Wingspan: European Robin (21 cm) vs European Goldfinch (23 cm)
- • Family: European Robin (Muscicapidae) vs European Goldfinch (Fringillidae)
- • Habitat: European Robin prefers Woodlands, hedgerows, parks, and gardens across Europe. Rema; European Goldfinch prefers Open woodland, orchards, gardens, parks, and weedy fields wi
About These Birds
European Goldfinch
ルネサンス絵画に頻繁に描かれたヒワで、「チャーム」（魅力）と呼ばれる群れを形成する。
European Robin
イギリスの非公式の国鳥で、縄張り意識が強く、一年中さえずる。民話では鳥の中の特別な地位を持つ。