Common Blackbird vs Austral Thrush
Turdus merula comparado com Turdus falcklandii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Common Blackbird | Austral Thrush |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Turdus merula | Turdus falcklandii |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | — |
| Envergadura | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 27,0 cm (10.6 in) |
| Peso | 100,0 g (3.53 oz) | 100,06 g (3.53 oz) |
| Dieta | Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-5 | 2-3 |
| 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
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.
Austral Thrush
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Austral Thrush
Estado de conservação
Common Blackbird
Austral Thrush
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Austral Thrush
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.
Austral Thrush
The Austral Thrush is a medium-sized thrush found in forests, gardens, and open country in Chile, Argentina, and the Falkland Islands. Weighing about 100.1g with a wingspan of 27cm, it has brown upperparts, a spotted or streaked breast, and an orange-yellow bill. It feeds on earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit on the ground and in trees.