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Turdus philomelos
| Size | 23 cm Slightly smaller than a Blackbird |
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| Weight | 65–90 g About the weight of a large egg |
| Lifespan | 3 years |
| Rarity | Common |
| M vs F | Sexes look identical — both warm brown above with creamy underparts covered in dark arrow-shaped spots |
| Habitat | Woodland, hedgerows, parks, gardens — anywhere with damp soil and short grass |
| Best time | Year-round; song most prominent February–July |
| Conservation | UK: Red LC |
Did you know?
Song Thrushes are one of the few birds that use a tool — they smash snail shells against a favourite stone called an 'anvil' to extract the snail inside
Song Thrushes are one of the few birds that use a tool — they smash snail shells against a favourite stone called an 'anvil' to extract the snail inside
More for experts
Each Song Thrush repeats every phrase of its song 2–4 times before moving on — a distinctive pattern that separates it from the similar Mistle Thrush, which never repeats phrases
Often confused with
Mistle Thrush (larger, paler, bolder spots, no repetition in song), Redwing (rusty flanks, eye stripe — winter visitor)
Mistle Thrush (larger, paler, bolder spots, no repetition in song), Redwing (rusty flanks, eye stripe — winter visitor)