Blackbird

Turdus merula

Males are glossy black with a bright yellow bill, females are brownish. They often sing a fluting, melodious song from a perch at dawn or dusk. Blackbirds do nest on Lihou, usually building cup-shaped nests in shrubs.

Habitat: Gardens, farmland hedgerows, woodlands; anywhere with dense cover and food.
When to See: All year
Diet / Food: Worms, insects, berries, and fruits
Length: 24–27 cm
Weight: 80–110 g
Wingspan: 34–38 cm

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