Come identificare American Robin

Per identificare correttamente American Robin (Turdus migratorius), controlla ciascuna di queste caratteristiche. Gli uccelli possono essere complicati da riconoscere, perché comportamento, habitat e canto spesso confermano ciò che una sola foto non può.

Dimensioni a colpo d'occhio

Lunghezza

20-28 cm (8-11 in)

Apertura alare

31-41 cm (12-16 in)

Peso

72-94 g (2.5-3.3 oz)

Caratteristiche fisiche da controllare

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   Piumaggio

   Colorazione e disegno generale del piumaggio.

   Adults have a dark gray to black head, back, and wings, with a prominent reddish-orange breast and flanks. The lower belly and undertail coverts are white. There is a broken white eye-ring and white streaking on the throat.

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   Forma del becco

   Forma e colore del becco, un segno di campo chiave.

   Medium-sized, straight, and pointed. Yellow with a dark tip, especially in males during breeding season; can be darker in winter.

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   Colore degli occhi

   Colore dell'iride e segni distintivi sugli occhi.

   Dark brown

4. 4

   Colore delle zampe

   Colore di zampe e piedi.

   Dark brown to black

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   Caratteristiche distintive

   Tratti distintivi che separano questa specie.

   The combination of dark gray upperparts, reddish-orange breast, and white lower belly is highly distinctive. The broken white eye-ring is also a key field mark.

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   Aspetto giovanile

   Come i giovani si differenziano dagli adulti.

   Juveniles have a spotted breast and flanks, with a paler orange wash, and often have pale streaking on the back and head. The spots gradually fade as they mature.

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   Cambiamenti stagionali

   Variazione del piumaggio tra stagione riproduttiva e non.

   Plumage generally remains consistent year-round, though colors may appear slightly duller outside of the breeding season due to feather wear and less intense pigmentation. Males' beaks become brighter yellow with a darker tip during breeding.

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   Dimorfismo sessuale

   Differenze tra maschi e femmine.

   Males are typically slightly larger and have more vibrant, darker plumage, especially the head and breast, compared to females. Females tend to have duller, paler orange breasts and lighter gray heads and backs.

Segni di campo chiave

• Plumage Coloration. Look for the dark gray to black upperparts (head, back, wings) contrasting sharply with the bright reddish-orange breast and flanks. The lower belly is white.
• Eye-ring. Observe the distinct, broken white eye-ring around the dark eye. This is a reliable field mark.
• Size and Shape. It's a medium-sized, plump thrush with a relatively long tail and an upright posture when on the ground.
• Behavior. Watch for its characteristic foraging behavior: running a few steps, stopping abruptly, tilting its head, and then probing the ground with its beak.
• Song. Listen for its cheerful, caroling song, often described as 'cheerily, cheer up, cheerily, cheer up,' especially at dawn.

Esplora American Robin