Key information
The males live up to their name but, confusingly, females are brown often with spots and streaks on their breasts. The bright orange-yellow beak and eye-ring make adult male blackbirds one of the most striking garden birds. One of the most common UK birds, its mellow song is also a favourite.
What they eat:
Insects, worms and berries.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 24-25cm
- Wingspan:
- 34-38.5cm
- Weight:
- 80-100g
Population:
- UK breeding:
- 5,100,000 pairs
- UK wintering:
- 10-15 million birds
Identifying features:
This bird species has different identifying features depending on sex/age/season.
Blackbird (adult male)
Blackbird (juvenile)
