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Blackbird

Turdus merula

Description:

An european species of thrush; the male, portrayed here, is easily recognized, all black with a yellow bill and a yellow ring around the eye.

Habitat:

Common all over Europe and Asia, as well as North Africa, where it is native. It was introduced in other parts of the world. Here, observed on edges of beautiful and protected 'Bois du Faisan' forest (somewhat mixed, but predominantly deciduous forest, a lot of oak). The forest is located in lowlands around the lake Geneva (lac Leman), just in between Jura and Alps mountains ranges.

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1 Comment

Neil Ross
Neil Ross 5 years ago

I like the inquisitive look. Nice spotting of this little guy :)

Zlatan Celebic
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Zlatan Celebic

Genève, Switzerland

Spotted on May 6, 2018
Submitted on May 29, 2018

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