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.
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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