Mirlo Común
Turdus merula
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<birdfyi-bird slug="common-blackbird"></birdfyi-bird>The Mirlo Común (Turdus merula) is a bird species in the family Turdidae (zorzales), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a body length of 25 cm, a wingspan of 36 cm and a weight of 100 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Mirlo común (Turdus merula) — Uno de los pájaros más populares de Europa. El macho es completamente negro con el pico y el anillo ocular amarillos; la hembra es parda con moteado en el pecho. Canto flautístico y melodioso. Muy adaptado a jardines, parques y bosques.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 25,0 cm | 9.8 in |
| Envergadura | 36,0 cm | 14.2 in |
| Peso | 100,0 g | 3.53 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
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.
Pico
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.
Distribución geográfica
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.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-19 days. Fledging: 13-14 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-5
Sonido
Canto
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.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Turdidae (Zorzales) |
| Genus | Turdus |
| Especies | Turdus merula |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Amsel |
| Spanish | Mirlo Común |
Distribution
Mirlo Común has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Turdidae family