American Robin vs Northern Cardinal

Turdus migratorius เปรียบเทียบกับ Cardinalis cardinalis

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Side-by-Side Comparison

คุณสมบัติ American Robin Northern Cardinal
ชื่อวิทยาศาสตร์ Turdus migratorius Cardinalis cardinalis
อันดับ Passeriformes Passeriformes
วงศ์ตระกูล Turdidae Cardinalidae
สถานะการอนุรักษ์ Least Concern Least Concern
ความยาว 25.0 cm (9.8 in) 22.0 cm (8.7 in)
กว้างปีก 36.0 cm (14.2 in) 30.0 cm (11.8 in)
น้ำหนัก 77.0 g (2.72 oz) 44.0 g (1.55 oz)
อาหาร Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … Seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. Especially fond of sunflower seeds at bird feeders. Feeds mainly …
จำนวนไข่ 2-4 1-5
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
American Robin 25.0 cm
Northern Cardinal 22.0 cm
กว้างปีก
American Robin 36.0 cm
Northern Cardinal 30.0 cm
น้ำหนัก
American Robin 77.0 g
Northern Cardinal 44.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

ถิ่นที่อยู่อาศัยร่วมกัน

American Robin only

Northern Cardinal only

ไม่มี

American Robin

Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.

Northern Cardinal

Woodland edges, thickets, gardens, and suburban areas. Prefers dense shrubby habitats for nesting.

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Song & Call Comparison

American Robin

เสียงร้อง

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.

Northern Cardinal

เสียงร้อง

Loud, clear whistled phrases: 'cheer-cheer-cheer' and 'birdy-birdy-birdy'. Both male and female sing; female song is softer. Alarm is a sharp metallic 'chink'.

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Geographic Range & Migration

American Robin

North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.

Northern Cardinal

Eastern and central North America from southern Canada to Mexico and Guatemala. Expanding range northward.

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สถานะการอนุรักษ์

Least Concern

American Robin

Least Concern

Northern Cardinal

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How to Tell Them Apart

American Robin

ขนนก

Dark grey-brown upperparts with a warm brick-red breast and belly. White eye-ring and streaked white throat. Female slightly paler.

ปาก

Bright yellow bill with a dark tip

Northern Cardinal

ขนนก

Males are brilliant crimson red overall with a black face mask. Females are warm buffy brown with reddish tinges on wings, crest, and tail.

ปาก

Thick, conical, bright orange-red bill

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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.

Northern Cardinal

The northern cardinal is the state bird of seven US states, more than any other species. Unlike many songbirds, both males and females sing, often in duets. Cardinals do not migrate and their brilliant red plumage against winter snow makes them a favorite among backyard birdwatchers.

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