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Turdus Merula Collection

The common blackbird, scientifically known as Turdus merula, is a fascinating bird species that can be found in various parts of the world

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Natural History, Birds, common blackbird (Turdus merula)

Natural History, Birds, common blackbird (Turdus merula)
Vintage engraving from History of British Birds, by Francis Orpen Morris.The common blackbird (Turdus merula) is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian blackbird

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird -Turdus merula-, female perched on nest with nestlings, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend

Blackbird -Turdus merula-, female perched on nest with nestlings, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Picture No. 11993132

Picture No. 11993132
Blackbird - About to Swallow a Pyracantha Berry - Cornwall - UK Date:

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Picture No. 11808556

Picture No. 11808556
Black Bird-in crocus meadow, Germany Date:

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) male, portrait, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May 2008

Blackbird (Turdus merula) male, portrait, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May 2008

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird -Turdus merula-, male, collecting insects in its beak

Blackbird -Turdus merula-, male, collecting insects in its beak

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Picture No. 11066728

Picture No. 11066728
Common Blackbird male with head cocked listening as it forages. The Groynes, Christchurch, New Zealand. Date:

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird

Blackbird
ROY-454 Common Blackbird - Hanging from hawthorn bush to reach berries Cleveland - UK Turdus merula Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird and Scabious in front of a Landscape, 1864. Creator: Leon Bonvin

Blackbird and Scabious in front of a Landscape, 1864. Creator: Leon Bonvin
Blackbird and Scabious in front of a Landscape, 1864

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXV, c. 1575/1580

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Common blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon

Common blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon, Spain, February

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) in flight to feed on berries, Helsinki, Finland. November

Blackbird (Turdus merula) in flight to feed on berries, Helsinki, Finland. November

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula), male singing whilst perched in Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) tree

Blackbird (Turdus merula), male singing whilst perched in Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) tree, near Bath, England, UK. May

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) male feeding on Cotoneaster berries, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Blackbird (Turdus merula) male feeding on Cotoneaster berries, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. December

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) and falling snow. Leicestershire, UK, February

Blackbird (Turdus merula) and falling snow. Leicestershire, UK, February

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Hawthorn berries, Helsinki, Finland, November

Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Hawthorn berries, Helsinki, Finland, November

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) perched on old barn roof, Inverness-shire, Scotland

Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) perched on old barn roof, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK, November

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) male in flight during snowfall, Oisterwijk, The Netherlands

Blackbird (Turdus merula) male in flight during snowfall, Oisterwijk, The Netherlands. January

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) male foraging on snow covered ground, during a blizzard

Blackbird (Turdus merula) male foraging on snow covered ground, during a blizzard. Derbyshire, UK. January (non-ex)

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) male eating winfall apples in snow, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. December

Blackbird (Turdus merula) male eating winfall apples in snow, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. December

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on berries in Hawthorn (Crataegus sp)

Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on berries in Hawthorn (Crataegus sp. ) hedgerow, Norfolk, UK. November
Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on berries in Hawthorn (Crataegus sp.) hedgerow, Norfolk, UK. November

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on berries in winter, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. January

Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on berries in winter, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. January

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180408d0063
Blackbird - male perched in fir tree, with several white feathers, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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P2A8347
Blackbird - male singing in spring, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: P2A4333

P2A4333
Blackbird - male perched in snow covered fir tree, surrounded by snow, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: P2A4313

P2A4313
Blackbird - male perched in snow covered fir tree, surrounded by snow, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Jug, 1937. Creator: Charlotte Sperber

Jug, 1937. Creator: Charlotte Sperber
Jug, 1937

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: A blackbird on a branch; autumn leaves, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

A blackbird on a branch; autumn leaves, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
A blackbird on a branch; autumn leaves, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Formerly attributed to Zhao Boju

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Yellow-headed Blackbird, Female Blackbird, and Female Cape May Warbler

Yellow-headed Blackbird, Female Blackbird, and Female Cape May Warbler

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Female Crow Blackbird, Orange-Crowned Warbler, Lark Finch. Creator: Alexander Lawson

Female Crow Blackbird, Orange-Crowned Warbler, Lark Finch. Creator: Alexander Lawson
Female Crow Blackbird, Orange-Crowned Warbler, Lark Finch

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Laundress Startled by a Blackbird, 1891. Creator: John Scott

Laundress Startled by a Blackbird, 1891. Creator: John Scott
Laundress Startled by a Blackbird, 1891

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) male in winter, Bavaria, Germany, December

Blackbird (Turdus merula) male in winter, Bavaria, Germany, December

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: When the Pie was opened, The Birds began to sing, 1880. Creator: Randolph Caldecott

When the Pie was opened, The Birds began to sing, 1880. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
When the Pie was opened, The Birds began to sing, 1880. From " Sing a Song of Sixpence", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. [George Routledge & Sons, London, 1880]

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Was not that a dainty Dish To set before the King?, 1880. Creator: Randolph Caldecott

Was not that a dainty Dish To set before the King?, 1880. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
When the Pie was opened, The Birds began to sing; Was not that a dainty Dish To set before the King?, 1880. From " Sing a Song of Sixpence", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) male in singing in spring, Bavaria, Germany, April

Blackbird (Turdus merula) male in singing in spring, Bavaria, Germany, April

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) female at water, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May 2008

Blackbird (Turdus merula) female at water, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May 2008

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) female bathing, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May 2008

Blackbird (Turdus merula) female bathing, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May 2008

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) male bathing, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May 2008

Blackbird (Turdus merula) male bathing, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May 2008

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Female Blackbird (Turdus merula) perched in crab apple tree in winter, Scotland, UK, December 2010

Female Blackbird (Turdus merula) perched in crab apple tree in winter, Scotland, UK, December 2010. Did you know? The oldest ringed blackbird recovered was over 20 years old!

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) perched on garden seat in winter, with feathers ruffled

Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) perched on garden seat in winter, with feathers ruffled to insulate against cold, Scotland, UK, December 2010

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) perched on branch in winter feeding on apple, snowing, Lorraine

Blackbird (Turdus merula) perched on branch in winter feeding on apple, snowing, Lorraine, France, December

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Male blackbird (Turdus merula) sunbathing, in garden, Sheffield, UK, August

Male blackbird (Turdus merula) sunbathing, in garden, Sheffield, UK, August

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan tree (Sorbus) berries, North Wales

Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan tree (Sorbus) berries, North Wales, UK, January

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on ground, Cley, Norfolk, England, January

Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on ground, Cley, Norfolk, England, January

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: A Typical Nidicolous Nestling - Three Stages. Blackbird, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

A Typical Nidicolous Nestling - Three Stages. Blackbird, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
A Typical Nidicolous Nestling - Three Stages. Blackbird, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Blackbird - Tur dus mer ula, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Blackbird - Tur dus mer ula, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Blackbird - Tur dus mer ula, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) juvenile male, Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) juvenile male, Lower Saxony, Germany

Background imageTurdus Merula Collection: Picture No. 11671530

Picture No. 11671530
Common Blackbird male perched on branch. Date:



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The common blackbird, scientifically known as Turdus merula, is a fascinating bird species that can be found in various parts of the world. With its sleek black plumage and bright yellow eye ring, this bird stands out among its feathered counterparts. In Germany's Baden-Wurttemberg region, a female blackbird perches on her nest with tiny nestlings. This natural history scene showcases the nurturing side of these birds as they care for their young. Meanwhile, in Hungary's Pusztaszer, a male blackbird poses for a portrait. His striking appearance and confident stance exemplify the beauty and elegance of this species. From Finland to Wales and beyond, these resourceful birds are often spotted feeding on different types of berries. Whether it's Cotoneaster berries or Rowan berries in Monmouthshire or Helsinki respectively, the blackbird knows how to find nourishment amidst nature's offerings. Not only do they feed on fruits but also utilize trees like Ash and Hawthorn for both shelter and singing purposes. Picture yourself witnessing a male blackbird serenading from an Ash tree while harmonizing with nature itself. These snapshots into the life provide just a glimpse into their captivating existence. Their ability to adapt to various environments while maintaining their distinct characteristics makes them truly remarkable creatures worth appreciating in our natural world.