Blackbird  (Turdus merula)

Facts

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Turdidae
Genus Turdus (1)
Size Length: 23.5 - 29 cm (2)
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Status

Widespread and common species, not listed under any conservation designations (2). Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Green List (low conservation concern) (8).