Fieldfare
NameFieldfare
Common NameFieldfare
Scientific NameTurdus pilaris
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)40.5
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsAdults have a grey head and nape, a dark eye stripe, and a reddish-brown back and wing coverts. The rump is grey, and the tail is dark. Underparts are white with heavy dark spotting on the breast and flanks. The bill is yellow with a dark tip, and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts most characteristic call is a harsh, chattering 'chack-chack-chack', often given in flight. The song is a fluty, warbling series of notes, often interspersed with harsher calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across northern and central Europe and Asia, from Scandinavia eastwards to Siberia. Winters in southern Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East and Central Asia.
Identifying Featuresgrey head and nape, reddish-brown back, grey rump, heavily spotted breast and flanks, yellow bill with dark tip, harsh 'chack' call
Description
The Fieldfare is a medium-sized thrush with a distinctive grey head and rump, a reddish-brown back, and a heavily spotted breast. It is a highly social bird, often seen in large flocks, especially during the non-breeding season.
