Hugo Carriço
Common Blackbird / Melro Preto
English
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Blackbird
The Common Blackbird, Turdus merula, is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian Blackbird (especially in North America, to distinguish it from the unrelated New World blackbirds),or simply Blackbird (in areas where it is the only blackbird-like species). It breeds in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand. It has a number of subspecies across its large range; a few of the Asian subspecies are sometimes considered to be full species. Depending on latitude, the Common Blackbird may be resident, partially migratory or fully migratory.
The male of the nominate subspecies, which is found throughout most of Europe, is all black except for a yellow eye-ring and bill and has a rich melodious song; the adult female and juvenile have mainly dark brown plumage. This species breeds in woods and gardens, building a neat, mud-lined, cup-shaped nest. It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, earthworms, berries, and fruits.
Both sexes are territorial on the breeding grounds, with distinctive threat displays, but are more gregarious during migration and in wintering areas. Pairs will stay in their territory throughout the year where the climate is sufficiently temperate. This common and conspicuous species has given rise to a number of literary and cultural references, frequently related to its song.
Português
pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melro-preto
O melro-preto (do latim merulu, com síncope do "u" e metátese do "r") é a designação comum da espécie Turdus merula de aves passeriformes pertencentes à subfamília Turdinae.
Os melros apresentam forte dimorfismo sexual, sendo o macho completamente preto, excepto o bico e um anel em volta dos olhos, de cor amarela-alaranjada. A fêmea e os juvenis têm dorso preto, ventre pardo-escuro malhado de pardo-claro, e a garganta e a parte superior do peito pardas com malhas esbranquiçadas.
O seu comprimento varia entre os 24 e os 27 cm. As asas têm um comprimento compreendido entre os 117 e os 118 mm. Normalmente pesa entre 75 e 120 g.
Embora possa ser encontrado em diversos ambientes e climas, este pássaro é facilmente encontrado na Península Ibérica. Com um carácter comunicativo e citadino, habita em jardins ou sebes na cidade e em bosques ou charnecas no campo, alimentando-se de insectos, vermes, sementes e bagas, mas nunca desprezando pequenas migalhas ou restos de comida de outros animais.
O macho canta melodiosamente, empoleirando-se em pontos altos. Canta particularmente ao amanhecer e ao anoitecer.
Common Blackbird / Melro Preto
English
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Blackbird
The Common Blackbird, Turdus merula, is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian Blackbird (especially in North America, to distinguish it from the unrelated New World blackbirds),or simply Blackbird (in areas where it is the only blackbird-like species). It breeds in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand. It has a number of subspecies across its large range; a few of the Asian subspecies are sometimes considered to be full species. Depending on latitude, the Common Blackbird may be resident, partially migratory or fully migratory.
The male of the nominate subspecies, which is found throughout most of Europe, is all black except for a yellow eye-ring and bill and has a rich melodious song; the adult female and juvenile have mainly dark brown plumage. This species breeds in woods and gardens, building a neat, mud-lined, cup-shaped nest. It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, earthworms, berries, and fruits.
Both sexes are territorial on the breeding grounds, with distinctive threat displays, but are more gregarious during migration and in wintering areas. Pairs will stay in their territory throughout the year where the climate is sufficiently temperate. This common and conspicuous species has given rise to a number of literary and cultural references, frequently related to its song.
Português
pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melro-preto
O melro-preto (do latim merulu, com síncope do "u" e metátese do "r") é a designação comum da espécie Turdus merula de aves passeriformes pertencentes à subfamília Turdinae.
Os melros apresentam forte dimorfismo sexual, sendo o macho completamente preto, excepto o bico e um anel em volta dos olhos, de cor amarela-alaranjada. A fêmea e os juvenis têm dorso preto, ventre pardo-escuro malhado de pardo-claro, e a garganta e a parte superior do peito pardas com malhas esbranquiçadas.
O seu comprimento varia entre os 24 e os 27 cm. As asas têm um comprimento compreendido entre os 117 e os 118 mm. Normalmente pesa entre 75 e 120 g.
Embora possa ser encontrado em diversos ambientes e climas, este pássaro é facilmente encontrado na Península Ibérica. Com um carácter comunicativo e citadino, habita em jardins ou sebes na cidade e em bosques ou charnecas no campo, alimentando-se de insectos, vermes, sementes e bagas, mas nunca desprezando pequenas migalhas ou restos de comida de outros animais.
O macho canta melodiosamente, empoleirando-se em pontos altos. Canta particularmente ao amanhecer e ao anoitecer.