Common Blackbird
Turdus merula
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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 |
| Wingspan | 36.0 cm | 14.2 in |
| Weight | 100.0 g | 3.53 oz |
Identification
Plumage
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.
Bill
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.
Geographic Range
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.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-19 days. Fledging: 13-14 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Sound
Song
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.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Turdidae (Thrushes) |
| Genus | Turdus |
| Species | 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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Turdidae family