Common Blackbird vs Andean Slaty Thrush
Turdus merula comparado com Turdus nigriceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Common Blackbird | Andean Slaty Thrush |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Turdus merula | Turdus nigriceps |
| 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) | 21,4 cm (8.4 in) |
| Peso | 100,0 g (3.53 oz) | 53,61666666666667 g (1.89 oz) |
| Dieta | Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| 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.
Andean Slaty Thrush
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Andean Slaty Thrush
Estado de conservação
Common Blackbird
Andean Slaty 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
Andean Slaty 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.
Andean Slaty Thrush
The Andean Slaty Thrush is a medium-sized thrush with a 21.4 cm wingspan, weighing around 54 grams. It inhabits humid montane forests along the Andes of South America. Males are dark slate-grey overall, while females are browner with streaked underparts.