Blackbird beauty

As I learn more about birds I am amazed at the high level of design that has gone into the creation of these wonderful creatures that fly.

"The common blackbird is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian blackbird, or simply blackbird where this does not lead to confusion with a similar-looking local species." Wikipedia

Scientific name: Turdus merula
Higher classification: True thrush
Mass: 100 g Encyclopedia of Life
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable) Encyclopedia of Life
Phylum: Chordata

Did you know: Depending on latitude, the common blackbird may be resident, partially migratory, or fully migratory. wikipedia.org

This photo is of the male blackbird.

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The photo is of a female blackbird.

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