Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) in Scandinavia

The Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) 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 Fieldfare is best described as a resident / summer visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Near Threatened 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 Fieldfare

  • Fieldfare – song & calls
  • Fieldfare – breeding
  • Fieldfare – nest & eggs
  • Fieldfare – diet
  • Fieldfare – in winter
  • Fieldfare – migration

Quick facts

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

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  • Bluethroat
  • Common Blackbird
  • Common Redstart
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