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SPECIES PROFILE
Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris)
Turdus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Northern Europe (winter visitor)
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Farmland, woodland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Turdidae
GENUS
Turdus
📋 Description
SIZE
25 cm body, 80-130 g
COLORATION
Grey head, brown back, spotted breast
ADAPTATIONS
Social, winter flocks
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Farmland, woodland
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Northern Europe (winter visitor)
REPRODUCTION
4-6 eggs, 1-2 broods per year
DIET DETAILS
Berries, insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Fieldfare is a large thrush with a grey head and spotted breast. It forms large winter flocks and feeds on berries.
2
It is a common winter visitor in Britain.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Norwegian forests
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Winter
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for large thrush with grey head in winter flocks.
