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Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) We get quite a few blackbirds, both male and female around the farm, they do become quite tame and will hop down near us in the hope there may be some crumbs to spare! Birds,Common Blackbird,Geotagged,Male Blackbirds,Turdus merula,United Kingdo Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Common Blackbird (Turdus merula)

We get quite a few blackbirds, both male and female around the farm, they do become quite tame and will hop down near us in the hope there may be some crumbs to spare!

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The Common Blackbird is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian Blackbird, or simply Blackbird, where this does not lead to confusion with a similar-looking local species. It breeds in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Bridget Charity Rendall
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By Bridget Charity Rendall

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Uploaded Oct 9, 2012. Captured May 22, 2012 10:36 in Barton Ln, Exeter, Devon EX2, UK.
  • DSC-H2
  • f/3.5
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO100
  • 40.6mm