American Robin vs Northern Cardinal

Turdus migratorius 비교 대상 Cardinalis cardinalis

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Side-by-Side Comparison

속성 American Robin Northern Cardinal
학명 Turdus migratorius Cardinalis cardinalis
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Turdidae Cardinalidae
보전 상태 Least Concern Least Concern
체장 25.0 cm (9.8 in) 22.0 cm (8.7 in)
날개 폭 36.0 cm (14.2 in) 30.0 cm (11.8 in)
체중 77.0 g (2.72 oz) 44.0 g (1.55 oz)
식성 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 …
산란 수 2-4 1-5
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
American Robin 25.0 cm
Northern Cardinal 22.0 cm
날개 폭
American Robin 36.0 cm
Northern Cardinal 30.0 cm
체중
American Robin 77.0 g
Northern Cardinal 44.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

공유 서식지

American Robin only

Northern Cardinal only

없음

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

노래

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

노래

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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보전 상태

Least Concern

American Robin

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

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How to Tell Them Apart

American Robin

깃털

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

부리

Bright yellow bill with a dark tip

Northern Cardinal

깃털

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

부리

Thick, conical, bright orange-red bill

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About These Birds

American Robin

아메리카울새는 북미 전역에서 봄의 전령으로 널리 알려져 있다. 이름과 달리 실제 유럽울새와 관련이 없으며, 지빠귀과(Turdidae)에 속한다. 빨간 가슴과 노래 소리로 쉽게 알아볼 수 있다.

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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