This is a companion to my other Bird of the Day blog, which focuses on birds I have seen in Victoria, Canada.

With the amount of time we have been spending in London lately, I decided it was time to get out my camera and broaden my knowledge of birds of England.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Blackbird

Turdus merula
  
Appearance:
Male
    Black plumage
    Yellow-orange bill
    Yellow eye-ring
Female
    Dull brown plumage
    Brownish-white throat
    Mottling on the breast
    Dull yellowish-brown bill


The Blackbird is one of the commonest UK birds. The bird photographed is still showing some brown in the wings. This indicates it is a first year male.

 Learn more about the Common Blackbird.
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