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Juvenile Blackbird (Turdus merula) This beautiful juvenile sat on the fence for ages, eventually falling asleep, it was a joy to witness. Common Blackbird,Geotagged,Turdus merula,United Kingdom,birds,feather detail,juvenile birds Click/tap to enlarge

Juvenile Blackbird (Turdus merula)

This beautiful juvenile sat on the fence for ages, eventually falling asleep, it was a joy to witness.

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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 24, 2012 19:05 in 6 Butts Close, Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, Devon EX18 7HD, UK.
  • DSC-H2
  • f/4.0
  • 10/2000s
  • ISO80
  • 72mm