




Turdus merula
The Common Blackbird is a friendly bird with shiny black feathers and a bright yellow eye ring. They love to sing beautiful songs in gardens and parks!
Habitat: Gardens, parks, and forests
The Common Blackbird male is entirely glossy black with a striking orange-yellow beak and eye-ring. Females are dull brown, often with a paler throat and a less vibrant beak. This distinct coloring helps tell them apart from other dark birds.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
26
Male blackbirds can learn to mimic the sounds of human phone rings or car alarms!
Some Common Blackbirds have been known to live for over 20 years in captivity!
Their scientific name, *Turdus merula*, simply means "thrush blackbird"!
They often line their nests with mud, making them super strong and cup-shaped.
Common Blackbird can imitate other birds' calls and even human sounds because of its flexible vocal cords.
Common Blackbird has strong legs and a sturdy bill that helps them flip leaves and dig for worms in the soil.
Common Blackbird can sing complex, flute-like songs from high perches, marking territory and attracting mates.
They are omnivores, eating both wriggly invertebrates from the ground and delicious fruits and berries.

Felis catus
A common predator, especially in urban areas.
Accipiter nisus
A swift bird of prey that hunts small birds.
Lumbricus terrestris
A primary food source, often pulled from damp soil.
Rubus fruticosus
Feeds on the fruits, spreading seeds.
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Blackbirds are gentle and safe to watch from a distance.
24-29 cm
34-39 cm
0.08-0.125 kg
2-5 years
45 km/h
They are omnivores, eating both wriggly invertebrates from the ground and delicious fruits and berries.
Gardens, parks, and forests
Foraging
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You might spot African Lion, Domestic Chicken, and Pig.
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