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The Wet Woodland Bird Survey
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelos
Appearance |
A medium-sized thrush with brown above, white neatly spotted with black
below and a creamy yellowish wash on the breast.
Size:22-24cm High |
Voice |
A variety of repeated phrases, chuk alarm call. |
Habitat |
Gardens, heaths, woods and fields. |
Food |
Worms, snails, insects and berries. |
Breeding Habits |
4-6 eggs in a neat cup-like nest in a tree or bush. Incubation takes
11-15 days and fledging takes 12-16 days. 2-3 broods per year; March-June. |
Location in Wet Woodland |
This bird was heard only once, singing briefly just outside of the wet
woodland.There is no reason why this species wasn't recorded inside the wet woodland area
feeding or singing. |
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