The Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian Blackbird(especially in North America, to distinguish it from the unrelatedNew World blackbirds),[2] or simply Blackbird, where this does not lead to confusion with a similar-looking local species. It breeds in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand. It has a number of subspecies across its large range; a few of the Asian subspecies are sometimes considered to be full species. Depending on latitude, the Common Blackbird may be resident, partiallymigratory or fully migratory.
The male of the nominate subspecies, which is found throughout most of Europe, is all black except for a yellow eye-ring and bill and has a rich melodious song; the adult female and juvenile have mainly dark brown plumage. This species breeds in woods and gardens, building a neat, mud-lined, cup-shaped nest. It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, earthworms, berries, and fruits.
Both sexes are territorial on the breeding grounds, with distinctive threat displays, but are more gregarious during migration and in wintering areas. Pairs will stay in their territory throughout the year where the climate is sufficiently temperate. This common and conspicuous species has given rise to a number of literary and cultural references, frequently related to its song.
Common Blackbird or Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Blackbird has: Played Jumper in "Sky Drops" in 2009. Played Blackbird in "Blackbird: Rugged" in 2010. Played Blackbird in "Blackbird: Static" in 2010. Played Blackbird in "Blackbird: Jus Someone" in 2010. Played Blackbird in "Cut Chemist featuring Blackbird: Outro" in 2012. Played Singer in "EVNTLIVE: Live Is Our Way of Life, Make It Yours" in 2013.
Bolivian Blackbird was created in 1939.
Jamaican Blackbird was created in 1859.
No Hiding from the Blackbird was created in 1984.
Common Blackbird was created in 1758.
Blackbird House was created in 2005.
Chopi Blackbird was created in 1819.
Blackbird - Femizon - was created in 1982.
Oriole Blackbird was created in 1766.
Eighth Blackbird was created in 1996.
Chief Blackbird died in 1800.