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Blackbird

The blackbird, by its scientific name Turdus merula, is a passerine bird that lives throughout Europe, North Africa throughout Asia, the Arctic and North America.

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It is part of the Turdidae family, and of the Passeriformes order.

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It is recognizable by its black or dark brown body.

In the blackbird, it is possible to recognize the female from the male. Indeed, the blackbird is completely black. The female is entirely brown.

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It feeds mainly on fruits, worms, invertebrates and insects.

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The blackbird inhabits almost all environments.

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It nests in very thick bushes and in hedges. It lays about 3 to 6 eggs. In the year, there are about two broods.

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It is a rather talkative species.

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On the IUCN conservation status it is: LC Least concern.

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Blackbird adult male winter plumage

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Blackbird adult female winter plumage

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