The song thrush (Turdus philomelos) is a thrush that breeds across the West Palearctic. It has brown upper-parts and black-spotted cream or buff underparts and has four recognised subspecies. Its …

The species has been subject to hunting for many decades in the Mediterranean, but there is no clear evidence this has caused a decline (Hagemeijer and Blair 1997, Collar 2015).

While the song thrush was once one of our most common birds, it is now unfortunately an amber-listed species of conservation concern. The species has declined significantly since 1970, particularly in …

While the song thrush has shown resilience and adaptability, long-term conservation efforts remain crucial to mitigate ongoing threats and ensure the survival of this beloved species.

Strident song, often heard in suburban neighborhoods, is more prolonged than that of Eurasian Blackbird, and frequently repeats phrases 2-4 times. A native of Eurasia, introduced to southeastern …

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Aug 7, 2025 · Once in a while, a cuckoo tries to lay its egg in a song thrush’s nest, but the song thrush recognizes the egg and simply rolls it out. Song thrushes are also vulnerable to parasites such as …

Oct 24, 2025 · The Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) is currently red-listed as a species of high conservation concern in the UK, reflecting significant population declines since the 1970s, …

Feb 12, 2025 · The Song Thrush used to be a common sight across the British Isles, however, they went into a steep decline during the 1970s and 1980s; with numbers remaining low since that time.

The song thrush can reach a body length of up to 23 cm. The upper part of its plumage is brownish in color, while the underside is lighter with brown to black spots.