Purple Cochoa vs Common Blackbird
Cochoa purpurea comparado com Turdus merula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Purple Cochoa | Common Blackbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Cochoa purpurea | Turdus merula |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 28,1 cm (11.1 in) | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) |
| Peso | 103,0 g (3.63 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 | 2-4 | 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
Purple Cochoa
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
Purple Cochoa
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Estado de conservação
Purple Cochoa
Common Blackbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Purple Cochoa
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.