Species Name: Blackbird - Turdus merula
Key Facts:
Familiar dark bird of woodland and garden
Habitat: gardens, woods, heaths, hedges
Widespread and common resident
Identification:
All-black male with yellow bill; female is browner; 24–27cm.
Perches openly, walks and hops about searching for worms and insects.
Feed on insects and worms, plus berries from late summer on.
Life Cycle:
Nest is a cup in tree or bush; 2–3 broods from March to May.
4–5 light blue eggs, spotted red; hatching in 11–17 days