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Common Blackbird

Turdus merula

Photo by KerryHawkins
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Sweet singing long tailed black thrush, with bright yellow bill and eye ring. Introduced to Australia in1862. This one has caught an early emerging cicada.

Habitat:

Semi rural backyard

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedOctober 6, 2013

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