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The
Blackbird or Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) is a European
member of the thrush family Turdidae. It is common in
woods and gardens over all of Europe and much of Asia
south of the Arctic Circle. Populations are resident except
for northern birds which move south in winter. Blackbirds
are 23.5 to 29 cm in length. They are omnivorous, eating
a wide range of insects, worms and berries. They nest
in bushes or similar, laying several (usually 4) bluish-
green-grey eggs with brown reddish marks in a neat cup-shaped
nest. They do not form flocks, although several birds
may be loosely associated in suitable habitat. Adult males
are all black except for a yellow eyering and bill. The
male sings its varied and melodious song from trees, rooftops
or other elevated perches. The female and juvenile have
brown plumage and lack the bright yellow bill and eye-ring
of the male. |
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The
Blackbird or Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) is a European
member of the thrush family Turdidae. It is common in
woods and gardens over all of Europe and much of Asia
south of the Arctic Circle. Populations are resident except
for northern birds which move south in winter. Blackbirds
are 23.5 to 29 cm in length. They are omnivorous, eating
a wide range of insects, worms and berries. They nest
in bushes or similar, laying several (usually 4) bluish-
green-grey eggs with brown reddish marks in a neat cup-shaped
nest. They do not form flocks, although several birds
may be loosely associated in suitable habitat. Adult males
are all black except for a yellow eyering and bill. The
male sings its varied and melodious song from trees, rooftops
or other elevated perches. The female and juvenile have
brown plumage and lack the bright yellow bill and eye-ring
of the male. |
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