American Robin vs Downy Woodpecker
Turdus migratorius 对比 Picoides pubescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | American Robin | Downy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Turdus migratorius | Picoides pubescens |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Piciformes |
| 科 | Turdidae | Picidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| 翼展 | 36.0 cm (14.2 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| 体重 | 77.0 g (2.72 oz) | 27.0 g (0.95 oz) |
| 食性 | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Insects and larvae extracted from bark, supplemented with seeds, berries, and suet at feeders. Often … |
| 产卵数 | 2-4 | -- |
| 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.
Downy Woodpecker
Deciduous and mixed forests, orchards, parks, and suburban areas. The most common woodpecker at feeders in 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.
Downy Woodpecker
A sharp 'pik' or 'peek' contact call. Drums on resonant branches with a rapid, light tattoo — softer than larger woodpeckers. Also gives a high descending whinny 'keeer-keeer'.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Robin
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Downy Woodpecker
North America from Alaska and Canada south through the United States, excluding the arid Southwest.
保护状况
American Robin
Downy Woodpecker
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
Downy Woodpecker
Black and white plumage with a broad white stripe down the back. Black wings with white spots. Males have a small red patch on the nape.
Short, chisel-shaped, dark bill — noticeably shorter than the similar hairy woodpecker
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。
Downy Woodpecker
The downy woodpecker is the smallest and most widespread woodpecker in North America. Its small size allows it to forage on thin branches and weed stems that larger woodpeckers cannot access. Downies often join mixed-species flocks in winter, benefiting from the extra vigilance of multiple species watching for predators.