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Common Blackbird

Turdus merula

Least Concern
लंबाई
25.0 cm
पंखों का फैलाव
36.0 cm
वजन
100.0 g
कुल
Turdidae
गण
Passeriformes

The Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) is a bird species in the family Turdidae (thrushes), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). 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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के बारे में

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
पंखों का फैलाव 36.0 cm 14.2 in
वजन 100.0 g 3.53 oz

पहचान

पंख

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.

चोंच

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.

भौगोलिक वितरण

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.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

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

अंडों की संख्या

3-5

ध्वनि

गीत

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.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Passeriformes (Songbirds)
कुल Turdidae (Thrushes)
Genus Turdus
प्रजातियां Turdus merula

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
German Amsel
Spanish Mirlo Común

Distribution

Common Blackbird has been recorded in 7 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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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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