Information about Eurasian Blackbird
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It is common in woods and gardens over all of Europe and much of Asia south of the Arctic Circle. Populations are resident except for northern birds which move south in winter (Clement and Hathaway, Thrushes ISBN 0-7136-3940-7). Urban males are more likely to overwinter in cooler climes than rural males, an adaptation made feasible by the warmer microclimate and relatively abundant food that allow the birds to establish territories and start reproducing earlier in the year[1]. The Blackbird is 23.5 to 29 cm in length. It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, earthworms, seeds and berries. It nests in bushes or similar, laying several (usually 4) bluish- green-grey eggs with brown reddish marks in a neat cup-shaped nest.
It does not form flocks, although several birds, especially migrants, may be loosely associated in a suitable habitat. The female Blackbird is aggressive in the spring when it competes with others for a good nesting territory. The male is also competitive and will protect its territory by chasing away other males. If a fight between male Blackbirds does occur it is usually short and the intruder is soon chased away.
The male Blackbird is all black except for a yellow eye-ring and bill. The adult female and juvenile have brown plumage and a brown beak and do not have a yellow eye-ring. Overall, the juvenile is a slightly lighter brown than the female, and the very young juvenile has a speckled breast.
The male sings its varied and melodious song from trees, rooftops or other elevated perches. It sings mainly in the period from March to June, sometimes into the beginning of July. In very mild winters, Blackbird song is heard in February and even in January.
A Blackbird has an average life expectancy of 2.4 years and the oldest recorded age is 20 years.[2]
The Blackbird has been introduced to many parts of the world outside its native range. In Australia and New Zealand it is considered a pest and has an effect on natural ecosystems .
The Blackbird is the national bird of Sweden.
Other blackbirds
ThrushesTwo related Asian Turdus thrushes, the White-collared Blackbird and the Grey-winged Blackbird are also named as blackbirds.
Larger relatives of the Blackbird in the thrush family include the New World American Robin (Turdus migratorius), the Mountain Robin (Turdus plebejus), and several other species named as robins.
Icterids
Around 20 species of the New World icterid family Icteridae are named as blackbirds because of their superficial resemblance to the Old World thrushes, but they are not closely related. They include the Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus), Red-breasted Blackbird ( Sturnella militaris), Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) and the Melodious Blackbird (Dives dives).
Gallery
) A male attempts to distract a male Kestrel that is too close to its nest | ) A female | ) Chicks in a nest at the back of a greenhouse | ) Chicks in a nest |
) Male leaving the nest while the female inspects the eggs | ) Male in mid-song | Chicks in nest | Chicks in nest |
Race maximus at 11000 ft. in of Himachal Pradesh, India |
References
1. ^ Partecke, J. & E. Gwinner. (2007) "Increased sedentariness in European blackbirds following urbanization: a consequence of local adaptation?" Ecology 88(4): 882-90.
2. ^ British garden birds - lifespan. garden-birds.co.uk. Retrieved on 2007-04-07.
2. ^ British garden birds - lifespan. garden-birds.co.uk. Retrieved on 2007-04-07.
- BirdLife International (2004). Turdus merula. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
External links
- Black Bird Rock Festival, calcutta, india
- ARKive - images and movies of the blackbird (Turdus merula)
- RSPB Blackbird page
- BBC Blackbird page
- Birds of Britain Blackbird page
- Madeira Birds
- BBC Blackbird song
- Blackbird videos on the Internet Bird Collection
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Bateson, 1885
Typical Classes
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Turdidae
Genera
Some 20, see text
The Thrushes, family Turdidae, are a group of passerine birds that occur mainly but not exclusively in the Old World.
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Some 20, see text
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Turdus
Linnaeus, 1758
Species
Some 65, see text.
The true thrushes are medium-sized mostly insectivorous or omnivorous birds in the genus Turdus of the thrush family Turdidae.
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Species
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The true thrushes are medium-sized mostly insectivorous or omnivorous birds in the genus Turdus of the thrush family Turdidae.
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Turdidae
Genera
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The Thrushes, family Turdidae, are a group of passerine birds that occur mainly but not exclusively in the Old World.
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Genera
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Subclass Apterygota
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Eudrilidae
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Bronze Age 18[5]
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Turdidae
Genera
Some 20, see text
The Thrushes, family Turdidae, are a group of passerine birds that occur mainly but not exclusively in the Old World.
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Genera
Some 20, see text
The Thrushes, family Turdidae, are a group of passerine birds that occur mainly but not exclusively in the Old World.
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T. albocinctus
Binomial name
Turdus albocinctus
Royle, 1840
The White-collared Blackbird (Turdus albocinctus) is a species of bird in the Turdidae family.
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Binomial name
Turdus albocinctus
Royle, 1840
The White-collared Blackbird (Turdus albocinctus) is a species of bird in the Turdidae family.
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