American Crow vs Common Blackbird
Corvus brachyrhynchos comparado com Turdus merula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American Crow | Common Blackbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Turdus merula |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Corvidae | Turdidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 99,0 cm (39.0 in) | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) |
| Peso | 450,0 g (15.87 oz) | 100,0 g (3.53 oz) |
| Dieta | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-7 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
American Crow only
Common Blackbird only
American Crow
Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.
Common Blackbird
Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
American Crow
Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.
Common Blackbird
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Crow
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Estado de conservação
American Crow
Common Blackbird
How to Tell Them Apart
American Crow
All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.
Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's
Common Blackbird
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.
Bright yellow-orange bill in males, dull brownish in females
About These Birds
American Crow
O Corvo-americano (Corvus brachyrhynchos) é um dos corvos mais reconhecíveis e inteligentes da América do Norte, pertencente à família Corvidae. Amplamente distribuído por toda a América do Norte, habita uma grande variedade de habitats, incluindo florestas, campos agrícolas, subúrbios e centros urbanos. Mede aproximadamente 40-53 cm e pesa entre 300-600 g. A plumagem é completamente preta com reflexos iridescentes. Onívoro altamente adaptável, alimenta-se de insetos, frutos, carrion, lixo e praticamente qualquer material comestível disponível. Exibe comportamento social complexo, incluindo vida …
Common Blackbird
Melro-preto (Turdus merula) — 24-25 cm. Macho totalmente negro com bico e anel orbital laranjas vivos; fêmea castanho-escura com peito malhado. Amplamente distribuído pela Europa, Ásia e norte de África, introduzido na Austrália e Nova Zelândia. Cantor extraordinário com melodias complexas e fluidas. Habita florestas, jardins, parques e sebes.