American Robin vs Japanese White-eye
Turdus migratorius comparado com Zosterops japonicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American Robin | Japanese White-eye |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Turdus migratorius | Zosterops japonicus |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Turdidae | Zosteropidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 11,5 cm (4.5 in) |
| Envergadura | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 17,0 cm (6.7 in) |
| Peso | 77,0 g (2.72 oz) | 11,0 g (0.39 oz) |
| Dieta | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Insects, nectar, and fruit. Active gleaner that flits through foliage and visits flowers. Important pollinator … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-4 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
American Robin only
Japanese White-eye only
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American Robin
Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.
Japanese White-eye
Broadleaf evergreen forests, gardens, parks, and suburban areas. Highly adaptable and common in East Asian gardens.
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.
Japanese White-eye
Sweet, high-pitched 'tsee-tsee-tsee' whistle and soft melodic warbling. Flocks produce a continuous tinkling chorus. Alarm is a sharper 'tset'. Song is gentle and rhythmic.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Robin
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Japanese White-eye
East Asia including Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Introduced to Hawaii and other Pacific islands.
Estado de conservação
American Robin
Japanese White-eye
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
Japanese White-eye
Olive-green upperparts with a bright white eye-ring. Yellow throat and undertail coverts. Greyish-white belly.
Thin, pointed, slightly decurved dark bill
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 …
Japanese White-eye
O olho-branco-japonês é uma pequena ave verde-oliva com anel ocular branco característico, muito popular como canário de gaiola no Japão e amplamente distribuído na Ásia.