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Common blackbird vs Dusky thrush

The common blackbird is heavier: 102.7 g against 73.2 g for the dusky thrush, about 40% more.

Common blackbird (Turdus merula)
Common blackbird LCLeast Concern
Photo: Kahvilokki · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dusky thrush (Turdus eunomus)
Dusky thrush LCLeast Concern
Photo: Alpsdake · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

What is the difference between a common blackbird and a dusky thrush?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • The common blackbird is heavier: 102.7 g against 73.2 g for the dusky thrush, about 40% more.
  • Both belong to the genus Turdus, so they are close relatives.
  • Both are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Side by side

Common blackbirdDusky thrush
Scientific nameTurdus merulaTurdus eunomus
FamilyTurdidaeTurdidae
OrderPasseriformesPasseriformes
Weight97.5 g – 102.7 g68 g – 75.5 g
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
Lifespan21.1 yearsNot recorded
Main foodfruitsNot recorded
Habitatforestforest
Conservation statusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

A scale drawing needs a recorded length for both animals; only weights are on record for this pair.

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