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What is the difference between a male and female song thrush?
Both male and female birds are identical, with the speckled breast making them fairly easily to identify – note that the speckles are smaller and more evenly distributed than on the similar Mistle Thrush, which is also a larger bird.
Do thrushes sing?
A familiar and popular garden songbird whose numbers have declined markedly on farmland and in towns and cities. It’s smaller and browner than a mistle thrush with smaller spotting. Its habit of repeating song phrases distinguish it from singing blackbirds.
Why does the thrush sing?
Song thrushes establish a breeding territory in the late winter or early spring. Song thrushes are sensitive to hard winter weather. Winter territories are abandoned during periods of severe weather, when many birds move southwards, even as far as north-west France and northern Spain.
Does Song Thrush mate for life?
No, however, monogamy is important to thrushes and they stay loyal to their mate. They are conscientious parents before separating on good terms. Those that don’t migrate, stay safe until it is time for the next pair formation.
Do song thrushes sing at night?
Though they sing most prolifically at dusk and dawn, street lighting will certainly see them singing at night too.
Why do song thrushes sing at dusk?
Because even low light intensities can trigger song in some birds, and because they continue singing until the last rays of light have faded in the evening, it is easy to see how the singing period could easily be extended into the night.
Are song thrushes aggressive?
They’re aggressive and are often very noticeable when they’re defending a good source of food, flying at other birds and giving their loud rattling call. At other times, they can be quite secretive and hard to see.
What kind of song does a thrush sing?
The male Song Thrush sings its loud song from trees, rooftops or other high perches. Their song characteristically repeats melodic phrases. Its habit of repeating song phrases distinguish it from singing blackbirds.
How long does it take for a song thrush to hatch?
The female Song Thrush incubates the eggs for about 14 days. The young fledge in about the same time. Song Thrushes may raise 2 or 3 broods in a year. The male Song Thrush sings its loud song from trees, rooftops or other high perches.
Can a blackbird be a male or female song thrush?
Female Blackbirds can be a bit spotty – but they tend to be darker, especially underneath. Also, this one is singing in the photo which strongly suggests that it is a male. Is this a cryptic way of telling me it is n fact a male song thrush? 🙂 And do females never sing?
Are there song thrush in Australia or New Zealand?
They have also been introduced to New Zealand and Australia. The Song Thrush is common and widespread in New Zealand, however, in Australia only a small population around Melbourne survives. Many Song Thrush fly south during the winter, although some western populations are resident.