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Common Blackbird

Turdus merula

Photo by KerryHawkins
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Field Notes

Description:

All black bird with an orange bill

Habitat:

Semi rural backyard

Notes:

This all black member of the thrush family was introduced by the Zooilogical Acclimatization Society of Victoria in Melbourne in 1862 and subsequently to Hobart Zoo. On the mainland it has spread slowly northwards and is still doing so.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
KerryHawkins
Yeh Shanna they do sound beautiful!!! We have a few in our area.
ShannaB
I know they're invaders, but they have such a beautiful song!

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Birds of the World
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Flora & Fauna of New South Wales
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PublishedMay 15, 2013

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