American Robin vs Common Blackbird
Turdus migratorius comparado com Turdus merula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American Robin | Common Blackbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Turdus migratorius | Turdus merula |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) |
| Peso | 77,0 g (2.72 oz) | 100,0 g (3.53 oz) |
| Dieta | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
American Robin only
Common Blackbird only
Nenhum
American Robin
Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.
Common Blackbird
Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
American Robin
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.
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 Robin
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Estado de conservação
American Robin
Common Blackbird
How to Tell Them Apart
American Robin
Dark grey-brown upperparts with a warm brick-red breast and belly. White eye-ring and streaked white throat. Female slightly paler.
Bright yellow bill with a dark tip
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
Key Differences
- • Weight: American Robin (77g) vs Common Blackbird (100g)
- • Length: American Robin (25 cm) vs Common Blackbird (25 cm)
- • Wingspan: American Robin (36 cm) vs Common Blackbird (36 cm)
- • Habitat: American Robin prefers Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of th; Common Blackbird prefers Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most com
About These Birds
American Robin
O Tordo-americano (Turdus migratorius) é um dos pássaros mais conhecidos da América do Norte, pertencente à família Turdidae. Amplamente distribuído pelo continente norte-americano, habita florestas, subúrbios, parques e jardins. Mede aproximadamente 23-28 cm e pesa entre 77-85 g. Caracterizado pelo peito laranja avermelhado vivo em contraste com o dorso e cabeça escuros. Frequentemente um dos primeiros pássaros a ser ouvido ao amanhecer, com seu canto musical rico. Alimenta-se de minhocas, insetos e frutos. É um símbolo popular da chegada da …
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.