American Robin vs Emperor Penguin
Turdus migratorius comparado com Aptenodytes forsteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American Robin | Emperor Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Turdus migratorius | Aptenodytes forsteri |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Família | Turdidae | Spheniscidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Comprimento | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 115,0 cm (45.3 in) |
| Envergadura | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 76,0 cm (29.9 in) |
| Peso | 77,0 g (2.72 oz) | 30000,0 g (1058.22 oz) |
| Dieta | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Primarily Antarctic silverfish, krill, and squid. The deepest-diving bird, reaching depths over 500 meters and … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
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American Robin only
Emperor Penguin only
American Robin
Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic pack ice and surrounding Southern Ocean. The only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter.
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.
Emperor Penguin
Loud, resonant trumpeting calls used for individual recognition in dense colonies. Each bird's call is unique in frequency. Also gives softer contact 'braying' 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.
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic continent and surrounding sea ice. Breeding colonies are found along the entire Antarctic coastline.
Estado de conservação
American Robin
Emperor Penguin
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
Emperor Penguin
Black head, chin, and dorsal side with white belly. Bright yellow-orange ear patches fade to pale yellow on the upper breast.
Long, slightly decurved bill — black with orange or pink mandible stripe
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 …
Emperor Penguin
The emperor penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all penguin species. They breed in the harshest conditions on Earth, enduring Antarctic winter temperatures of -60 C and wind speeds of 200 km/h. Males incubate the single egg on their feet under a brood pouch for about 65 days while fasting.