Ring Ouzel
Turdus torquatus
A close relative of the Blackbird, but with a striking white crescent on its breast. Males and females are similar, though the white band can be duller in females. They breed in upland areas of the UK and often pass through coastal sites like Lihou during migration, foraging on insects and berries.
- Habitat: Moorland and mountainous regions for breeding; appears on coastal grasslands or scrub on passage.
- When to See: Primarily spring and autumn migration.
- Diet / Food: Insects, worms, berries.
- Length: 24–27 cm