Common Blackbird vs Russet-tailed Thrush
Turdus merula comparado com Zoothera heinei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Common Blackbird | Russet-tailed Thrush |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Turdus merula | Zoothera heinei |
| 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) | 24,3 cm (9.6 in) |
| Peso | 100,0 g (3.53 oz) | 93,0 g (3.28 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.
Russet-tailed Thrush
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Russet-tailed Thrush
Estado de conservação
Common Blackbird
Russet-tailed 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
Russet-tailed 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.