About
Males are almost completely black with the exception of a yellow bill and ring around their eye. Despite their name females are actually predominantly brownie-red in colour.
Bird Guide: Blackbird
Males are almost completely black with the exception of a yellow bill and ring around their eye. Despite their name females are actually predominantly brownie-red in colour.
About
Locations
Populations are distributed throughout most of the UK
Habitat
Woodland, gardens and parks
Play Sound
Breeding
Can lay unto five broods of 3-4 eggs between March and September. Nests are usually formed of grass and twigs and located in the fork of a tree or bush. Eggs are green/blue in colour with red blotches. The incubation period usually lasts between 13 and 14 days.
Breeding
Size
Wingspan:
36 cm
Length:
24 cm
Diet
Mainly insects fruits and berries
