A blackbird perched confidently on a fence.
#080

Common Blackbird

Turdus merula

Easy Least concern Photographed

1 photo · first photographed 2022-07-08

Distribution

Range

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Range: iNaturalist (CC BY 4.0) · Base map: Natural Earth (public domain)

Quick facts

Group
Birds
Family
Turdidae
Size
23–29 cm (length)
Weight
80–125 g
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
3–4 yrs
Habitat
Woodland, Gardens, Parks

About

The common blackbird is a species of true thrush. It is also known as the Eurasian blackbird, or simply the blackbird. It breeds in Europe, western Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), abridged.

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