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Die Amsel (Turdus merula) oder Schwarzdrossel ist eine Vogelart der Familie der Drosseln (Turdidae). In Europa zählt sie als einer der am weitesten verbreiteten Vertreter dieser Familie zu den bekanntesten Vögeln überhaupt. Die Körperlänge der Amseln liegt zwischen 24 und 27 Zentimetern. Die Männchen sind schwarz gefärbt und haben einen gelben Schnabel, das Gefieder der Weibchen ist größtenteils dunkelbraun. Der melodiöse und laut vorgetragene Reviergesang der Männchen ist in Mitteleuropa hauptsächlich zwischen Anfang März und Ende Juli zu vernehmen und kann bereits vor der Morgendämmerung beginnen.
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),[2] or simply Blackbird, where this does not lead to confusion with a similar-looking local species. It breeds in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to Australia (where it is considered a pest) 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.
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Die Amsel (Turdus merula) oder Schwarzdrossel ist eine Vogelart der Familie der Drosseln (Turdidae). In Europa zählt sie als einer der am weitesten verbreiteten Vertreter dieser Familie zu den bekanntesten Vögeln überhaupt. Die Körperlänge der Amseln liegt zwischen 24 und 27 Zentimetern. Die Männchen sind schwarz gefärbt und haben einen gelben Schnabel, das Gefieder der Weibchen ist größtenteils dunkelbraun. Der melodiöse und laut vorgetragene Reviergesang der Männchen ist in Mitteleuropa hauptsächlich zwischen Anfang März und Ende Juli zu vernehmen und kann bereits vor der Morgendämmerung beginnen.
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),[2] or simply Blackbird, where this does not lead to confusion with a similar-looking local species. It breeds in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to Australia (where it is considered a pest) 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.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia