Female © Kai Pflug
Juvenile © Wei Yan
Adult © Forest Botial-Jarvis
Adult © Forest Botial-Jarvis
+ 2
Male © Zongzhuang Liu

Chinese Blackbird Turdus mandarinus

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Identification

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Large dark thrush of open forests, gardens, and farms; one of the more common urban birds throughout much of its extensive range. Frequently seen on lawns and fields away from cover, pulling up worms and other invertebrates. Both sexes dark with orange bills, the male black overall, the female dark brown. Sings beautifully from exposed perches throughout the day, a series of loud melodic notes that varies between individuals. Often gives a shrill shriek or a series of “wuk” notes when alarmed or agitated.

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