Common Blackbird vs Hawfinch
Turdus merula 对比 Coccothraustes coccothraustes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Blackbird | Hawfinch |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Turdus merula | Coccothraustes coccothraustes |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Turdidae | Fringillidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) |
| 翼展 | 36.0 cm (14.2 in) | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) |
| 体重 | 100.0 g (3.53 oz) | 55.0 g (1.94 oz) |
| 食性 | Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … | Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force … |
| 产卵数 | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Blackbird
Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.
Hawfinch
Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gardens with mature fruiting trees.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Hawfinch
A sharp, metallic 'tsick' call — the primary vocalization and often all that's heard. Song is a thin, reedy warble. Generally inconspicuous vocally despite its striking appearance.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Hawfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.
保护状况
Common Blackbird
Hawfinch
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Hawfinch
Orange-brown head with a black bib and eye stripe. Warm brown back, grey nape, and broad white wing bar. Massive head and bill give a top-heavy appearance.
Enormously powerful, conical, pale bill capable of cracking cherry and olive stones
About These Birds
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。
Hawfinch
锡嘴雀是欧洲和亚洲温带林地的粗壮雀类，喙硕大有力，可以磕开坚硬的果核。羽色棕褐，头部具橙棕色，翅黑色带白斑。栖息于落叶林和混交林，以硬果、浆果和种子为食。冬季常集结成群在林地觅食。