American Robin vs Taita Thrush
Turdus migratorius в сравнении с Turdus helleri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | American Robin | Taita Thrush |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Turdus migratorius | Turdus helleri |
| Отряд | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Семейство | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Длина | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | — |
| Размах крыльев | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 23,2 cm (9.1 in) |
| Масса | 77,0 g (2.72 oz) | 71,0 g (2.50 oz) |
| Питание | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
American Robin
Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.
Song & Call Comparison
American Robin
A clear, caroling song of 2-3 note phrases: 'cheerily, cheer-up, cheerio'. Sings from dawn perches. Sharp 'tut-tut-tut' alarm call and thin 'seeee' flight note.
Taita Thrush
Geographic Range & Migration
American Robin
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Taita Thrush
Охранный статус
American Robin
Taita Thrush
How to Tell Them Apart
American Robin
Dark grey-brown upperparts with a warm brick-red breast and belly. White eye-ring and streaked white throat. Female slightly paler.
Bright yellow bill with a dark tip
Taita Thrush
About These Birds
American Robin
The American robin is widely regarded as a harbinger of spring across North America. Despite its name, it is a true thrush unrelated to the European robin. American robins produce two to three broods per year and are among the earliest birds to sing in the morning chorus.