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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Blackbird (Turdus merula)

Izu thrush (Turdus celaenops)
The Izu thrush, named after the group of Japanese islands on which it occurs, has richly coloured plumage; brownish-russet on the upperparts... More 1 Image 0 videos
Grand Cayman thrush (Turdus ravidus)
Information on the Grand Cayman thrush is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Taita thrush (Turdus helleri)
Shy and inconspicuous, the Critically Endangered Taita thrush occupies a total range of no more than four square kilometres in south east... More 4 Images 0 videos
Yemen thrush (Turdus menachensis)
The Yemen thrush is a medium-sized, rather plain, brown bird. The male is olive-brown above, paler and greyer below, with dark narrow... More 3 Images 0 videos
Mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus)
The mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) is a large, pale thrush with a long tail and a distinctive upright stance. The male and female mistle... More 20 Images 0 videos
Redwing (Turdus iliacus)
The redwing (Turdus iliacus) is a relatively small thrush species, readily identified by the reddish-brown flanks and underwings for which... More 15 Images 1 Video
American robin (Turdus migratorius)
Described as “America’s favourite songbird”, the American robin (Turdus migratorius) is one of the most abundant, widespread and instantly... More 24 Images 3 Videos
Grey-sided thrush (Turdus feae)
A bird with an unremarkable appearance, the grey-sided thrush (Turdus feae) has warm brown plumage on its back which, as its name suggests... More 1 Image 0 videos
La Selle thrush (Turdus swalesi)
A rather secretive bird of Hispaniola’s highland forests, the La Selle thrush (Turdus swalesi) is unmistakeable in appearance, being... More 2 Images 0 videos
Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii)
The Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii) is the most southerly-ranging thrush species, occurring in the southernmost parts of South America... More 12 Images 0 videos
Song thrush (Turdus philomelos)
Slightly smaller than the blackbird, the familiar song thrush (Turdus philomelos) has brown upperparts and creamy underparts with obvious... More 34 Images 7 Videos
Spot-winged thrush (Zoothera spiloptera)
Information on the spot-winged thrush (Zoothera spiloptera) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Red-backed thrush (Zoothera erythronota)
Information on the red-backed thrush (Zoothera erythronota) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Sri Lanka whistling thrush (Myophonus blighi)
The male of this small, dark thrush native to Sri Lanka is a beautiful, velvety black spangled with a lustrous blue sheen, particularly on... More 3 Images 1 Video
Fawn-breasted thrush (Zoothera machiki)
Information on the fawn-breasted thrush is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Chestnut-backed thrush (Zoothera dohertyi)
Information on the chestnut-backed thrush is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Tristan thrush (Nesocichla eremita)
Information on the Tristan thrush is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Oma’o (Myadestes obscurus)
This small, drab thrush has a grey-brown head, olive-brown upperparts, and pale grey underparts. The bill and legs are blackish. Juveniles... More 3 Images 1 Video
Thyolo alethe (Alethe choloensis)
A little-known bird of Africa’s disappearing montane evergreen forests, the Thyolo alethe, named after a town in its range, is a small... More 4 Images 0 videos
Spotted ground-thrush (Zoothera guttata)
As its name suggests, this mysterious bird is distinguishable by heavy black spotting on its white breast. The upperparts are brownish with... More 1 Image 0 videos
Puaiohi (Myadestes palmeri)
The common name of this bird, puaiohi, comes from the sound of the male’s mating call, a brief, reedy and high-pitched sound, which the male... More 3 Images 0 videos
Chestnut-capped thrush (Zoothera interpres)
Information on the chestnut-capped thrush is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Rusty-bellied shortwing (Brachypteryx hyperythra)
The name of this thrush refers to the male, which has rich orange-chestnut plumage on its belly that extends up to the throat. The rest of... More 1 Image 0 videos
Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
The robin (Erithacus rubecula) is undoubtedly one of Britain's most dearly loved birds. It is instantly recognisable due to the rusty-red... More 47 Images 11 Videos
Slaty-backed thrush (Zoothera schistacea)
Information on the slaty-backed thrush is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Javan cochoa (Cochoa azurea)
Information on the Javan cochoa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Olomao (Myadestes lanaiensis)
Information on the olomao is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina)
Information on the wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos
Ashy thrush (Zoothera cinerea)
Information on the ashy thrush is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Veery (Catharus fuscescens)
Information on the veery is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos

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