Western Yellow Robin vs White-breasted Robin

Western Yellow Robin

Eopsaltria griseogularis

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The western yellow robin ranges between 13.5 and 15.5 cm (5+1⁄4 and 6 in) long, with a wingspan of 24–27.5 cm (9+1⁄2–10+3⁄4 in) and weight of 20 g (0.7 oz). The male and female are similar in size and coloration, with no seasonal variation in plumage. The head, neck, and upper parts are grey, with a white throat fading into a grey breast. The lores are black, the eyebrows are paler grey, and there is some faint pale streaking over the ear coverts. The underparts are yellow and clearly delineated from the breast.

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White-breasted Robin

Eopsaltria georgiana

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The white-breasted robin ranges between 14.5 and 17.0 cm (5+3⁄4 and 6+3⁄4 in) long, with a wingspan of 22–25 cm (8+3⁄4–9+3⁄4 in). The male weighs 20.5 g (0.72 oz), while the female is lighter at 16.5 g (0.58 oz). Males and females are similar in coloration, with blue-grey upperparts, paler eyebrows, and whitish underparts. The grey tail is tipped with white. Bills and feet are black in colour, while eyes are dark brown. Birds from the northern part of its range are smaller and darker grey in colour. Juveniles are brownish.

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Photo: Enrica Longo · CC BY 4.0

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