Mistle thrush - Turdus viscivorus

Common Name :	Mistle thrush.
Binomial Name :	Turdus viscivorus
Family :	Turdidae
Photo Taken :	Ireland

Mistle thrush is a common bird from Europe that occurs in Asia and Northern part of Africa as well. Binomial name of this thrush bird is Turdus viscivorus. It belongs to the bird family Turdidae. This is a resident bird in Ireland and seen throughout the year.

A Mistle thrush is having grains.

Mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) is a slightly larger passerine thrush bird. Upper bird of the bird is brownish in color where as the front side is pale white or creamy in color. Front and under side of the bird is having black spots which look like fish scales. Eyes of the bird is dark brown or black. Bill of the bird is blackish with yellow at base. Both male and female birds look similar (juvenile bird are duller). Bird is having a slightly larger tail compare to similar thrush birds.

This Mistle thrush is devouring an earthworm.

Mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) is a partially migratory bird that is found near the gardens, forest, lawns, and hedges. In heavily winter countries they move to less colder countries during peak of winter. Breeding season of the bird is mid March or late February and raise 3 broods of chick. They live mostly on the invertebrates like earthworms, and the berries, grains, etc.

This bird has plenty of predators like Golden eagles, Owls, and falcons. But they are fearless to defend their nest from those preys. When they are aggressive they make a rattling sound.

Front side of the bird is heavily spotted.

Back side of a Mistle thrush bird with no spots or scales.

Photos of this Mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) were taken from Ireland during March 2016. It was inside the Glasnevin cemetary.


This article has written by Lonely Traveler,
for the blog http://icbird.blogspot.com/