Common Blackbird
Turdus merula
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<birdfyi-bird slug="common-blackbird"></birdfyi-bird>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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Sobre
Melro-preto (Turdus merula) — 24-25 cm. Macho totalmente negro com bico e anel orbital laranjas vivos; fêmea castanho-escura com peito malhado. Amplamente distribuído pela Europa, Ásia e norte de África, introduzido na Austrália e Nova Zelândia. Cantor extraordinário com melodias complexas e fluidas. Habita florestas, jardins, parques e sebes.
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 |
Identificação
Plumagem
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.
Bico
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.
Distribuição 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 conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-19 days. Fledging: 13-14 days.
Tamanho da postura
3-5
Som
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.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Família | Turdidae (Thrushes) |
| Genus | Turdus |
| Espécies | 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