Eurasian Blackbird

Eurasian Blackbird The common blackbird (Turdus merula) is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian blackbird (especially in North America, to distinguish it from the unrelated New World blackbirds), or simply blackbird where this does not lead to confusion with a similar-looking local species. Distribution: The Eurasian Blackbird occurs  in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to Canada, United States, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, the Falkland Islands, Chile, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Names: Common blackbird, Eurasian blackbird and European blackbird. Description: Adult male are black with a golden yellow bill and a yellow ring around the eye. Adult females are brown with spots and streaks on their breasts. Juveniles are similar to the adult female but have pale spots on upperparts. parts. Eurasian Blackbird Song: The male’s song is a varied and melodious low-pitched fluted warble. Like other thrushes, they can mimic electron