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Blackbird

Turdus merula

Photo by Mel11
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The adult male of the nominate subspecies, which is found throughout most of Europe, is all black except for a yellow eye-ring and bill and has a rich, melodious song; the adult female and juvenile have mainly dark brown plumage. This species breeds in woods and gardens, building a neat, mud-lined, cup-shaped nest. It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, earthworms, berries, and fruits.

Habitat:

Rural hedgerow

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Comments (2)

Thank you Neil. Very common in the UK but nice to have around.
Wonderful spotting, Mel. I remember their song from when I was a lad living in the UK. Nice, sharp photo too.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2019

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