Russet-backed Thrush vs Common Blackbird
Catharus ustulatus comparado com Turdus merula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Russet-backed Thrush | Common Blackbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Catharus ustulatus | Turdus merula |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 19,4 cm (7.6 in) | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) |
| Peso | 34,05 g (1.20 oz) | 100,0 g (3.53 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … |
| Tamanho da postura | 1-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Blackbird
Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
Russet-backed Thrush
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
Russet-backed Thrush
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Estado de conservação
Russet-backed Thrush
Common Blackbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Russet-backed Thrush
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
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.