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Blackbird

Turdus merula

Photo by Dangermouse
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Description:

All black, in spring and summer with yellow bill and narrow yellow eye-ring. Not a flocking bird, has long tail (which is often jerked upwards and slowly lowered), makes quick two-footed bounds.

Habitat:

Breeds commonly in woodland, parks and gardens. Often sings from rooftops or TV aerials, but also from treetop in wood. Nests in bush, on trellis, behind logs.

Notes:

This is an adult male with 1st winter plumage.

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PublishedOctober 27, 2011

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