Eurasian Blackbird

Turdus merula

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Turdidae Genus: Turdus

About

The common blackbird (Turdus merula) is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian blackbird (especially in North America, to distinguish it from the unrelated New World blackbirds), or simply blackbird where this does not lead to confusion with a similar-looking local species. It breeds in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand. It has a number of subspecies across its large range; a few of the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Blackbird?
The scientific name of Eurasian Blackbird is Turdus merula.
What kingdom does Eurasian Blackbird belong to?
Eurasian Blackbird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eurasian Blackbird belong to?
Eurasian Blackbird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eurasian Blackbird belong to?
Eurasian Blackbird belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Eurasian Blackbird belong to?
Eurasian Blackbird belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Eurasian Blackbird belong to?
Eurasian Blackbird belongs to the family Turdidae.
What genus does Eurasian Blackbird belong to?
Eurasian Blackbird belongs to the genus Turdus.