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Primary Traits
106.6 g
0 m - 2,700 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Turdus merula
English name
Eurasian Blackbird
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Turdidae
Genus
Turdus
Species
merula
Data source
THR, BOTW, D07,D23
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Palearctic
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
81 g
Maximum female mass
120 g
Minimum male mass
85 g
Maximum male mass
123 g
Minimum unsexed mass
82 g
Maximum unsexed mass
149 g
Average mass
106.6 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,700 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,700 m
Typical elevation
1,350 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Forest
Habitat breadth
6
Primary diet
Carnivore
Diet breadth
6
Diet specialization index
0.44
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Building, Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
3
Minimum clutch size
3
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
10 d
Maximum incubation period
19 d
Minimum fledging period
13 d
Maximum fledging period
14 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
4
Average fledging period
13.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Dispersive, Sedentary