Group: Thrushes
UK Conservation Status: Green
RSPB
RSPB
Male Blackbirds are black with a bright orange-yellow beak and yellow eye-ring. Females are brown often with spots and streaks on their breasts and brown beak. The Blackbird is one of the most common UK birds and one of the most striking. Its mellow song is also a favourite.
Blackbird
Credit: Niels Krabbe / xeno-canto
| Beak Colour | Brown, Yellow, Black, Orange |
|---|---|
| Conservation Status | Green |
| Diet | Blackbird food consists of a variety of insects and worms, but they also eat berries and fruit when in season. |
| Feather | Brown, Black, White |
| Leg Colour | Brown |
| Length | 24-25cm |
| Habitats | Woodland, Urban and Suburban, Farmland, Grassland |
| Uk Breeding | 5,100,000 pairs |
| Weight | 80-100g |
| Wingspan | 34-38.5cm |
| Juvenile Feather | Cream/Buff, Brown, Orange, Black, White |
|---|---|
| Juvenile Conservation Status | Not assessed |
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