Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) in Scandinavia

The Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) is a thrushe found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A well-known songbird that feeds on berries and earthworms. It typically occurs in woods, gardens and parks.

In the Nordic countries the Common Blackbird is best described as a resident / summer visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Common Blackbird

  • Common Blackbird – song & calls
  • Common Blackbird – breeding
  • Common Blackbird – nest & eggs
  • Common Blackbird – nest boxes
  • Common Blackbird – diet
  • Common Blackbird – in winter
  • Common Blackbird – male & female
  • Common Blackbird – migration

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Turdus merula
  • Family: Thrushes
  • Habitat: Woods, gardens and parks
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident / summer visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

More thrushes

  • Black Redstart
  • Bluethroat
  • Common Redstart
  • European Stonechat
  • Fieldfare
  • Mistle Thrush
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