Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
American Robin
鸣唱
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.
Black-billed Thrush
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Geographic Range & Migration
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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.
Black-billed Thrush
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保护状况
Least Concern
American Robin
Least Concern
Black-billed Thrush
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
American Robin
羽毛
Dark grey-brown upperparts with a warm brick-red breast and belly. White eye-ring and streaked white throat. Female slightly paler.
喙
Bright yellow bill with a dark tip
Black-billed Thrush
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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The Black-billed Thrush is a medium-sized, plain thrush widely distributed across northern and central South America from Colombia and Venezuela south to Bolivia and Brazil. It has olive-brown upperparts, streaked brownish-white underparts, and a distinctive dark bill. It inhabits forest edges, secondary growth, gardens, and open woodland, feeding on earthworms, insects, and berries.
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Related Comparisons
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