Song Thrush

Audio:

Song (H. van der Meer, www.xeno-canto.org )

Alarm (F. Deroussen, www.xeno-canto.org )

The Song Thrush is common in cities and towns, so the chances that you will see this bird are quite good. In summer it can sing a beautiful melodious song from the top of a tree, always with repeating schemes.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turdus_philomelos

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1052742/maps

Scientific name:

Turdus philomelos

Presence in western Europe:

Common

More information

Size:

Blackbird

Birdtype:

songbirds

Main colour:

Beige,

Light brown

Beak colour:

Black

Beak shape:

Solid and short

Crown colour:

Light brown

Breast colour:

Light brown

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

Beige,

Light brown

Pattern:

Speckled

Rump colour:

Light brown

Upperwing colour:

Light brown

Underwing colour:

Beige

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Buff

Leg shape:

Songbird

Tail colour:

Light brown

Tail shape:

Square

Looks like

Blackbird

Read more about Blackbird

The Song Thrush has a white chest with black dots on it. The female Blackbird is plain brown.

Mistle Thrush

Read more about Mistle Thrush

The Song Thrush has pointed spots on the breast and belly and is smaller and more compact. The Mistle Thrush has round spots.