Song Thrush

Turdus philomelos

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9 recent observations

Brief #

Plain brown backs and neatly black-spotted cream or yellow-buff underparts.

Synonyms #

  • Zorzal común (Spanish)
  • Tordo común (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Song Thrush is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Sexes are similar, with plain brown backs and neatly black-spotted cream or yellow-buff underparts, becoming paler on the belly. The underwing is warm yellow, the bill is yellowish and the legs and feet are pink. The juvenile resembles the adult, but has buff or orange streaks on the back and wing coverts.

Measurements #

Length: 20 - 24 cm
Wingspan: 33 - 36 cm
Weight: 50 - 107 g

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