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Old World blackbirds
genus of birds / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The common name "blackbird" is used for at least two different groups of birds. This page deals with the Old World group, which are the genus Turdus, also known as thrushes. Turdus is the Latin name for thrush.
Quick Facts Common blackbird, Conservation status ...
Common blackbird | |
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Adult male | |
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Female | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Turdidae |
Genus: | Turdus |
Species: | T. merula |
Binomial name | |
Turdus merula | |
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Global range of the nominate subspecies based on reports to eBird Year-round range Summer range Winter range |
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The type species is the mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus).[2]