Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Common Blackbird
鸣唱
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.
Black-faced Solitaire
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Black-faced Solitaire
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保护状况
Least Concern
Common Blackbird
Least Concern
Black-faced Solitaire
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Common Blackbird
羽毛
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.
喙
Bright yellow-orange bill in males, dull brownish in females
Black-faced Solitaire
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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The Black-faced Solitaire is a medium-sized, thrush-like bird with slate-gray plumage, a bold black face, and a bright orange bill and feet. It inhabits humid cloud forests of Costa Rica and western Panama, typically at elevations from 1,200 to 2,600 meters. It feeds on fruits, berries, and insects, and is renowned for its beautiful, flute-like song that resonates through the mountain fog.
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