American Crow vs European Goldfinch
Corvus brachyrhynchos comparado com Carduelis carduelis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American Crow | European Goldfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Carduelis carduelis |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Corvidae | Fringillidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) | 13,0 cm (5.1 in) |
| Envergadura | 99,0 cm (39.0 in) | 23,0 cm (9.1 in) |
| Peso | 450,0 g (15.87 oz) | 16,0 g (0.56 oz) |
| Dieta | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | Seeds, especially thistle (Carduus) and teasel seeds, extracted with its precise tweezer-like bill. Also takes … |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-7 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
American Crow only
Nenhum
European Goldfinch only
American Crow
Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.
European Goldfinch
Open woodland, orchards, gardens, parks, and weedy fields with seed-bearing plants. Common at garden bird feeders.
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.
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Crow
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
European Goldfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Introduced to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of South America.
Estado de conservação
American Crow
European Goldfinch
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
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
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 …
European Goldfinch
The European goldfinch is a strikingly beautiful finch whose tinkling song and colorful plumage have made it popular in art and as a caged bird for centuries. It appears frequently in Renaissance paintings as a symbol of the Passion of Christ. Flocks of goldfinches are charmingly called a charm.