Common Blackbird vs Ashy Thrush

Turdus merula comparado com Geokichla cinerea

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Common Blackbird Ashy Thrush
Nome científico Turdus merula Geokichla cinerea
Ordem Passeriformes Passeriformes
Família Turdidae Turdidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Vulnerable
Comprimento 25,0 cm (9.8 in)
Envergadura 36,0 cm (14.2 in) 22,8 cm (9.0 in)
Peso 100,0 g (3.53 oz) 63,0 g (2.22 oz)
Dieta Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … --
Tamanho da postura 3-5 --
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Common Blackbird 25,0 cm
Ashy Thrush
Envergadura
Common Blackbird 36,0 cm
Ashy Thrush 22,8 cm
Peso
Common Blackbird 100,0 g
Ashy Thrush 63,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Common Blackbird only

Ashy Thrush only

Nenhum

Common Blackbird

Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.

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Song & Call Comparison

Common Blackbird

Canto

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.

Ashy Thrush

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Geographic Range & Migration

Common Blackbird

Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.

Ashy Thrush

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Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Common Blackbird

Vulnerable

Ashy Thrush

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How to Tell Them Apart

Common Blackbird

Plumagem

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.

Bico

Bright yellow-orange bill in males, dull brownish in females

Ashy Thrush

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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.

Ashy Thrush

The Ashy Thrush is a Vulnerable thrush endemic to the Philippines, found in the forest understory of Luzon and a few adjacent islands. Weighing about 63g with a wingspan near 22.8cm, it has predominantly grey plumage with scaled underparts. Continuing forest loss on its island range poses a significant threat.

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