Blackbird
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| Blackbird | |
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| An adult male, nominate race | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Turdidae |
| Genus: | Turdus |
| Species: | T. merula |
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| Turdus merula Linnaeus, 1758 |
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| Approximate distribution shown in grey | |
A Blackbird (or Common Blackbird)is a member of the passerine songbird family Turdidae, the thrushes. Its scientific name is Turdus merula, and there are a number of geographical subspecies. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a terrific singer.
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The adult male is black, with a yellow/orange bill (beak). Juveniles and females are brown, and less easy to see. Blackbirds are easy to find in gardens all over Europe and in Asia, South of the Arctic Circle. On average, Blackbirds live to be 2.4 years old, but some have been found to be 20 years old.[2]
References[change]
- ↑ BirdLife International (2004). Turdus merula. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 2007-12-06. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
- ↑ http://www.garden-birds.co.uk/information/lifespan.htm
