American Robin vs Common Blackbird
Turdus migratorius 对比 Turdus merula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | American Robin | Common Blackbird |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Turdus migratorius | Turdus merula |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 翼展 | 36.0 cm (14.2 in) | 36.0 cm (14.2 in) |
| 体重 | 77.0 g (2.72 oz) | 100.0 g (3.53 oz) |
| 食性 | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … |
| 产卵数 | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| 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.
Common Blackbird
Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.
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.
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Robin
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
保护状况
American Robin
Common Blackbird
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
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
Key Differences
- • Weight: American Robin (77g) vs Common Blackbird (100g)
- • Length: American Robin (25 cm) vs Common Blackbird (25 cm)
- • Wingspan: American Robin (36 cm) vs Common Blackbird (36 cm)
- • Habitat: American Robin prefers Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of th; Common Blackbird prefers Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most com
About These Birds
American Robin
美洲鸫（学名Turdus migratorius）被广泛视为北美春天的使者。尽管名为"知更鸟"（robin），实为鸫科（Turdidae）成员，与欧洲知更鸟无近缘关系。雄鸟胸部橙红色，头部黑色，体长约25厘米。食蚯蚓和浆果，常见于草坪和公园。
Common Blackbird
欧洲乌鸫（Turdus merula）— 广泛分布于欧洲的鸫科鸟类。雄鸟全身黑色，嘴黄色；雌鸟棕色。栖息于花园和森林，鸣声悦耳动听。