Common Blackbird vs Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Turdus merula comparado com Cicinnurus respublica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Common Blackbird | Wilson's Bird-of-paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Turdus merula | Cicinnurus respublica |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Turdidae | Paradisaeidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Comprimento | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Envergadura | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 19,0 cm (7.5 in) |
| Peso | 100,0 g (3.53 oz) | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) |
| Dieta | Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … | Fruit and insects gleaned from the forest canopy and subcanopy. Particularly favors figs. |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Common Blackbird only
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise only
Nenhum
Common Blackbird
Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Lowland and hill forests on the small islands of Waigeo and Batanta in the Raja Ampat archipelago, Indonesia.
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.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Male gives a harsh, nasal 'waah' or 'eeah' from display perch. Song is poorly documented in wild. Also produces mechanical rattling wing sounds during display flights.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Endemic to the islands of Waigeo and Batanta off the northwestern tip of New Guinea, Indonesia.
Estado de conservação
Common Blackbird
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
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
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Males have a brilliant red back, yellow nape, turquoise blue bare crown, and green breast shield. Violet-blue curled tail wires. Females are brownish with bare blue crown.
Short, slightly curved greyish bill
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.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Wilson's bird-of-paradise is one of the most extraordinarily colored birds on Earth. Males meticulously clear a patch of forest floor as a display court, removing every leaf and twig. The species was virtually unknown to science until the late 20th century due to its restricted island range.