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SPECIES PROFILE
Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos)
Turdus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Gardens, woodlands
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Turdidae
GENUS
Turdus
📋 Description
SIZE
20-25 cm body length, 50-100 g
COLORATION
Brown back, spotted breast
ADAPTATIONS
Beautiful, repetitive song
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Gardens, woodlands
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
3-6 eggs, 2-3 broods per year
DIET DETAILS
Snails, insects, berries
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Song Thrush has a beautiful, repetitive song and spotted breast. It is famous for smashing snails on stones.
2
It is a common garden bird but declining in some areas.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
Lake District UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for spotted thrush singing from high perches.
