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The common blackbird (Turdus merula) is a species of true thrush. It is also called the Eurasian blackbird (especially in North America, to distinguish it from the unrelated New World blackbirds), or simply the blackbird where this does not lead to confusion with a similar-looking local species.
Learn about the 18 species of blackbirds in Canada, their characteristics, habitats, behaviors, and sounds. See photos and find out how to attract them to your backyard feeders.
A bird to be seen in the full sun, the male Brewer’s Blackbird is a glossy, almost liquid combination of black, midnight blue, and metallic green. Females are a staid brown, without the male’s bright eye or the female Red-winged Blackbird’s streaks.
Learn about the appearance, calls, diet, habitat, and behaviour of the Eurasian Blackbird, a common and attractive garden bird in the UK. Find out how to identify males, females, and juveniles, and what they eat and where they live.
A familiar bird to many, the blackbird can be found in a variety of habitats. Find out more in our expert guide by the British Trust for Ornithology.
A stocky, broad-shouldered blackbird with a slender, conical bill and a medium-length tail. Red-winged Blackbirds often show a hump-backed silhouette while perched; males often sit with tail slightly flared.
A singing male Eurasian Blackbird is a study in elegance: a glossy black bird with a vibrant yellow bill and eyering delivering a leisurely, beautiful song from a high perch. The female, which also sings during courtship, is brownish overall, with subtle streaks and spots.
