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SPECIES PROFILE
Common Blackbird (Turdus merula)
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
23-29 cm body length, 80-125 g
COLORATION
Males black, yellow bill; females brown
ADAPTATIONS
Loud, melodic song
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Gardens, woodlands
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
3-6 eggs, 2-4 broods per year
DIET DETAILS
Insects, worms, berries
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Common Blackbird is very common in gardens. Males are black with yellow bill and have a beautiful melodic song. Females are brown.
2
It is one of the most familiar and widespread songbirds in Europe.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
Richmond Park London
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for black males with yellow bill and brown females in gardens.
