Common Blackbird vs Sao Tome Thrush

Turdus merula comparado com Turdus olivaceofuscus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Common Blackbird Sao Tome Thrush
Nome científico Turdus merula Turdus olivaceofuscus
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) 25,2 cm (9.9 in)
Peso 100,0 g (3.53 oz) 85,23333333333333 g (3.01 oz)
Dieta Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … --
Tamanho da postura 3-5 2
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Common Blackbird 25,0 cm
Sao Tome Thrush
Envergadura
Common Blackbird 36,0 cm
Sao Tome Thrush 25,2 cm
Peso
Common Blackbird 100,0 g
Sao Tome Thrush 85,23333333333333 g

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Common Blackbird only

Sao Tome Thrush only

Common Blackbird

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

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.

Sao Tome Thrush

Geographic Range & Migration

Common Blackbird

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

Sao Tome Thrush

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Common Blackbird

Least Concern

Sao Tome Thrush

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

Sao Tome 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.

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