Identification
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Adult male distinctive: glossy black overall with bright yellow bill and eyering. Female dark brown overall; slightly paler throat and breast often have faint darker spots and streaks. Juvenile in summer brown overall with pale spots on back, spotted breast; first-year male duller black than adult, with duller yellowish bill. Can be found in wooded habitats, parks, gardens, and farmland with hedges; often feeds in fields and on lawns. Rich caroling song often heard in urban and suburban neighborhoods with trees and hedges. A native of Eurasia and North Africa, introduced to southeastern Australia, New Zealand, and a few surrounding islands.
Relative Size
Larger than a Common Nightingale and smaller than a Mistle Thrush.
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- Both Sexes
- Length: 9.4-10.6 in (24-27 cm)
- Weight: 3.0-3.7 oz (85-105 g)
