Blackbird

"Turdus merula"

The shiny black feathers and orange bill and eye ring make it easily recognisable.

It is not uncommon to see an albino blackbird having a complete lack of pigment. Leucism or weak pigment is also common. They feed on earthworms and insects.

They are 25cm in length.

They have a wingspan of 38cm.

They weigh in at between 80 and 125g.

Male blackbirds live up to their name

whereas females are brown.

They only live for 3 to 4 years on average.

Blackbird