
©Mark Hamblin/2020VISION

©Mark Hamblin/2020VISION
Blackbird
Scientific name: Turdus merula
A much-loved garden bird, the blackbird is famous for its harmonious song. In winter, our resident birds are joined by migrants from Scandinavia and the Baltics.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 24cmWingspan: 36cm
Weight: 100g
Average lifespan: 3 years
Conservation status
Common. Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.