Song Thrush
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Song Thrush
Turdus philomelos
The Song Thrush is a small bird with a beautiful singing voice. It loves to hop around gardens and forests searching for insects and berries to eat.
Habitat: Forests, Gardens
Appearance
The Song Thrush has a warm brown back and head, contrasting with a creamy-buff chest and flanks. Its underside is covered in distinctive dark brown, arrow-shaped spots that form streaks. It closely resembles other thrushes but has a less uniform spotting pattern.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyTurdidaeGenusTurdus
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
4
Interesting facts
Male and female Song Thrushes look almost identical, making them tricky to tell apart!
Song Thrush eggs are a beautiful blue-green, covered in tiny black spots!
Song Thrushes help spread plant seeds by eating berries and then pooping them out elsewhere!
They build strong nests, often using mud to bind sticks and grass together!
Special abilities
Ability
Sonic Symphony
Song Thrush can produce a varied, repetitive song because of its complex vocal chords, helping it attract mates and defend territory.
Ability
Shell Cracker
Song Thrush can crack open snail shells by hitting them against stones, allowing them to access the nutritious soft body inside.
Ability
Forest Weaver
Song Thrush has subtle brown and spotted plumage that helps them blend perfectly into their woodland surroundings, hiding from predators.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 20-23 cm
- Wingspan
- 33-36 cm
- Weight
- 0.05-0.09 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-10 years
- Top Speed
- 40 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 3-6
- Incubation
- 10-17 days
- Migration Distance
- 2000 km
Diet & Feeding
They munch on creepy crawlies and juicy fruits found on the ground.
Primary Foods
- snails
- earthworms
- slugs
- insects
- berries
- fruit
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
A common aerial predator of small birds.
eaten by
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
A significant predator in garden and urban areas.
hunts
Common Snail
Cornu aspersum
A primary food source, cracked open using stones.
hunts
Earthworm
Lumbricus terrestris
A common prey item found by foraging on the ground.
eaten by
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Preys on thrushes, especially their nests and young.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Singing
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
MavisThrostle
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy watching Song Thrushes from a distance to avoid scaring them away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Song Thrush?
The easiest way to identify Song Thrush is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How long is Song Thrush?
20-23 cm
What is Song Thrush's wingspan?
33-36 cm
How much does Song Thrush weigh?
0.05-0.09 kg
How long does Song Thrush live?
2-10 years
How fast can Song Thrush move?
40 km/h
What does Song Thrush eat?
They munch on creepy crawlies and juicy fruits found on the ground.
Where is Song Thrush usually found?
Forests, Gardens
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