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Common Blackbird

Turdus merula

Least Concern
الطول
25,0 cm
طول الجناح
36,0 cm
الوزن
100,0 g
الفصيلة
Turdidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes

حول

The common blackbird is one of Europe's most familiar and best-loved songbirds, celebrated for its rich, fluting song delivered from rooftop and treetop perches at dawn and dusk. Originally a shy woodland bird, it has colonized urban environments over the past two centuries and become one of the most successful urban adapters.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Body Length 25,0 cm 9.8 in
طول الجناح 36,0 cm 14.2 in
الوزن 100,0 g 3.53 oz

التعرف

الريش

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.

المنقار

Bright yellow-orange bill in males, dull brownish in females

Habitat & Range

Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.

النطاق الجغرافي

Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.

Diet & Feeding

Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls earthworms from lawns.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-19 days. Fledging: 13-14 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

3-5

الصوت

الغناء

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.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Passeriformes (Songbirds)
الفصيلة Turdidae (Thrushes)
Genus Turdus
الأنواع Turdus merula

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
German Amsel
Spanish Mirlo Común

Distribution

Common Blackbird has been recorded in 7 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Common Blackbird eat?
Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls earthworms from lawns.
Where does the Common Blackbird live?
Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.
Is the Common Blackbird endangered?
The Common Blackbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Blackbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-19 days. Fledging: 13-14 days.
What does the Common Blackbird sound like?
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.
How big is the Common Blackbird?
The Common Blackbird has a body length of 25.0 cm, wingspan of 36.0 cm, weight of 100.0 g.
What order and family does the Common Blackbird belong to?
The Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae.

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