Song Thrush

Family

Turdidae

Scientific Name

Turdus philomelos

Basic Animal Group

Birds

Diet

Omnivores

Length

~20-22cm

Weight

~70-90g

Wingspan

~33-36cm

Incubation Period

~11-15 days

Clutch

~2-3 clutches/year
~3-5 eggs/clutch

Origin

Europe

Lifespan

~3-10 years

Characteristics

small-song thrush

Fun Facts

  1. Their eggs are pale blue with black spots. Only the females brood the chicks but both the males and females feed the chicks when they hatch.
  2. They are well known for their distinctive songs where a male may have a repertoire of more than 100 phrases.
  3. They have the habit of using a stone to break the snail’s shell so that they would be able to reach the inside for feeding.
  4. They will be able to fledge within 12-16 days after hatching.
  5. The song thrush is mentioned in various literature including Shakespeare’s play ‘Henry V’.