Taxonomy
Turdus merula | Common Blackbird | Lon dubh
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Common. Not of conservation concern.
Native status
Native
Species Biology
Identification
The male has all black plumage, but with a distinctive yellow bill and eye ring. The female is dark brown with some dark speckling on its breast.
Habitat
Found anywhere there are trees or shrubs. Also commonly seen in gardens and other urban environments.
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Irish distribution
Found throughout Ireland, except for upland and other treeless habitats.
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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References
Publications
Balmer, D., Gillings, S., Caffrey, B., Swann, B., Downie, I. & Fuller, R. (2013) Bird Atlas 2007-11: The breeding and wintering birds of Britain and Ireland. British Trust for Ornithology, Thetford.