Wildlife 2021 - 085
Blackbird, Scientific name: Turdus merula
Bird family: Thrushes
Key information
The males live up to their name but, confusingly, females are brown often with spots and streaks on their breasts. The bright orange-yellow beak and eye-ring make adult male blackbirds one of the most striking garden birds. One of the most common UK birds, its mellow song is also a favourite.
What they eat:
Blackbird food consists of a variety of insects and worms, but they also eat berries and fruit when in season
Measurements:
Length: 24-25cm
Wingspan: 34-38.5cm
Weight: 80-100g
Population:
UK breeding: 5,100,000 pairs
UK wintering: 10-15 million birds
Wildlife 2021 - 085
Blackbird, Scientific name: Turdus merula
Bird family: Thrushes
Key information
The males live up to their name but, confusingly, females are brown often with spots and streaks on their breasts. The bright orange-yellow beak and eye-ring make adult male blackbirds one of the most striking garden birds. One of the most common UK birds, its mellow song is also a favourite.
What they eat:
Blackbird food consists of a variety of insects and worms, but they also eat berries and fruit when in season
Measurements:
Length: 24-25cm
Wingspan: 34-38.5cm
Weight: 80-100g
Population:
UK breeding: 5,100,000 pairs
UK wintering: 10-15 million birds