American Robin vs Common Nightingale
Turdus migratorius 对比 Luscinia megarhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | American Robin | Common Nightingale |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Turdus migratorius | Luscinia megarhynchos |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Turdidae | Muscicapidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 16.5 cm (6.5 in) |
| 翼展 | 36.0 cm (14.2 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 77.0 g (2.72 oz) | 21.0 g (0.74 oz) |
| 食性 | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Insects and larvae, supplemented with berries in autumn. Forages on or near the ground in … |
| 产卵数 | 2-4 | 4-5 |
| 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 Nightingale
Dense thickets, scrub, and undergrowth in deciduous woodland. Prefers areas with thick ground cover near water.
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 Nightingale
Considered Europe's finest songster: an extraordinarily rich, loud, flute-like melody of bubbling trills, slow whistles, and a distinctive crescendo 'lu-lu-lu'. Sings day and night.
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 Nightingale
Breeds in Europe and western Asia. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa. A long-distance migrant crossing the Sahara.
保护状况
American Robin
Common Nightingale
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 Nightingale
Plain warm brown upperparts with a rufous-chestnut tail. Pale greyish-white underparts. Unremarkable appearance belies its remarkable voice.
Thin, pointed, dark brown bill
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 Nightingale
夜莺（Luscinia megarhynchos）— 分布于欧洲和中亚，在非洲越冬。以夜间也能听到的复杂而丰富的歌声著称。