The males are black with bright orange-yellow beak and yellow eye-ring. Females are brown often with spots and streaks on their breasts and brown beak. Blackbird is one of the most common UK birds and one of the most striking. Its mellow song is also a favourite.
Blackbird food consists of a variety of insects and worms, but they also eat berries and fruit when in season
This bird species has different identifying features depending on sex/age/season.
Blackbirds are found everywhere in gardens and countryside and from coasts to hills, although not on the highest peaks.
Blackbirds can be seen all year round.
Watch a blackbird pair feeding their chicks.
Watch a blackbird pair feeding their chicks.
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