Song Thrush
Song Thrush
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The Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) is a widespread and familiar passerine bird belonging to the Turdidae family, renowned for its rich and varied song. This medium-sized thrush is a common sight across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, often recognized by its distinctively spotted underparts.
Where to spot
Common in a variety of habitats including woodlands, forests, hedgerows, parks, and gardens, often preferring areas with dense undergrowth and damp soil for foraging.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, repetitive, and melodious song, which consists of short phrases often repeated two to four times. You can spot it foraging on the ground, hopping or running, then pausing to listen for prey, or cracking snail shells against a 'thrashing stone'.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late evening, particularly vocal at dawn and dusk. It can be seen year-round in temperate regions where it is resident, or seasonally during migration.
Where to spot
Common in a variety of habitats including woodlands, forests, hedgerows, parks, and gardens, often preferring areas with dense undergrowth and damp soil for foraging.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, repetitive, and melodious song, which consists of short phrases often repeated two to four times. You can spot it foraging on the ground, hopping or running, then pausing to listen for prey, or cracking snail shells against a 'thrashing stone'.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late evening, particularly vocal at dawn and dusk. It can be seen year-round in temperate regions where it is resident, or seasonally during migration.
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A remarkable fact about the Song Thrush is its unique technique of using a 'thrashing stone' – a favored anvil – to break open the shells of snails, a common part of its diet.
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