Song Thrush — Australian Bird Identification Guide

Appreciably smaller, darker overall, and more compact than Mistle Thrush.

⚠️Not listed

At a glance

FamilyThrushes and Allies

SizeSmall

RarityUncommon

HabitatAn inhabitant of wooded habitats, including parks, gardens, and farmland with hedges and taller trees; often feeds on lawns and grassy verges, but usually near cover.

Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.

Sounds

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Recorded by Marcos Prada Arias

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123approx hotspots

3575approx records

3states

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Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.

Species notes

Overview

Strident song, often heard in suburban neighborhoods, is more prolonged than that of Eurasian Blackbird, and frequently repeats phrases 2-4 times. A native of Eurasia, introduced to southeastern Australia, New Zealand, and a few surrounding islands.

Behavior

An inhabitant of wooded habitats, including parks, gardens, and farmland with hedges and taller trees; often feeds on lawns and grassy verges, but usually near cover.

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