Groundscraper thrush vs Mistle thrush
The mistle thrush is heavier: 117.4 g against 74 g for the groundscraper thrush, about 59% more.
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What is the difference between a groundscraper thrush and a mistle thrush?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- The mistle thrush is heavier: 117.4 g against 74 g for the groundscraper thrush, about 59% more.
- Both belong to the genus Turdus, so they are close relatives.
Side by side
| Groundscraper thrush | Mistle thrush | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Turdus litsitsirupa | Turdus viscivorus |
| Family | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Weight | 74 g – 75.8 g | 112.2 g – 123 g |
| Length | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded | 16.8 years |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | grassland | forest |
| Conservation status | Not recorded | Least Concern |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
A scale drawing needs a recorded length for both animals; only weights are on record for this pair.
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