Turdidae Collection

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) male on Bluebird Crossing sign, Marion Co. IL

Hermit thrush (Catharus guttatus) feeding on blue juniper berry (cone) of Eastern Red-Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) in mid-November, Freeville, New York, USA

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), illustration of bird with bright red breast, blue stripe to side and brown feathers on back and tail

Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) in Rowan tree with berries in winter, Jyvaskyla, Central Finland, January

Blackbird -Turdus merula-, female perched on nest with nestlings, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Blackbird -Turdus merula-, male, collecting insects in its beak

Front view of a male Eurasian Blackbird, perching on a thin branch, with its head in profile showing the bluntish bill, oranged-rimmed eye, bold, pure-black plumage, and athletic legs

European robin(Erithacus rubecula) and common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus)
Illustration of a European robin(Erithacus rubecula) and common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus)

Engraving depicting a Fieldfare, a member of the thrush family Turdidae, 19th century
5309378 Engraving depicting a Fieldfare, a member of the thrush family Turdidae, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Fieldfare, a member of the thrush family Turdidae)

Common blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon, Spain, February

American Robin (Turdus migratorius), feeding on winterberry (Ilex) fruits in winter, New York, USA, December

Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) male fluttering wings while perched on cherry (Prunus sp.) branch in spring, New York, USA, April

Blackbird (Turdus merula) in flight to feed on berries, Helsinki, Finland. November

Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos), Bayern, Germany. June. June

Blackbird (Turdus merula), male singing whilst perched in Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) tree, near Bath, England, UK. May

Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) perched in a winter hedgerow, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, December

Redwing (Turdus iliacus) feeding on Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) berries in winter hedgerow, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, December

Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) perched in a frosted winter hedgerow flapping wings, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, December. 2020VISION Book Plate

Adult male Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) with ruffled plumage feeding on flies from a manure pile, backlit, Hertfordshire, England, UK, April

Redwing (Turdus iliacus) in winter on windfall apples. Dorset, UK, December 2010

Blackbird (Turdus merula) male feeding on Cotoneaster berries, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. December

Blackbird (Turdus merula) and falling snow. Leicestershire, UK, February

Song thrush (Turdus philomelos) looking for worms in a garden, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) calling perched on rowan tree. London, UK. December

Austral blackbirds (Curaeus curaeus) and Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii) nectaring on Blue puya (Puya berteroniana). Pollen transferred to birds heads during feeding. Parque Ingles, Chile

American robin (Turdus migratorius) feeding on Winterberry holly (Ilex sp) berries, New York, USA, November

Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Hawthorn berries, Helsinki, Finland, November

Eastern bluebird (SIalia sialis) male attracted to feed on berries of Eastern red-cedar (Juniperus virginiana) in winter, New York, USA

Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) perched on old barn roof, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK, November

Redwing (Turdus iliacus) perched in a snow covered hedgerow, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, December

Blackbird (Turdus merula) male in flight during snowfall, Oisterwijk, The Netherlands. January

Lombardy, Italy. Fieldfare

Blackbird (Turdus merula) male eating winfall apples in snow, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. December

Male Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) feeding on snow-covered Holly (Ilex sp) berries, near Ithaca, New York, USA. January

Female Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) spreading wings for balance after landing on a fruiting Holly (Ilex sp)
Female Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) spreading wings for balance after landing on a fruiting Holly (Ilex sp.) bush, Freeville, New York, USA. January

Page 350. The Black Ouzel. Black Bird, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670174 Page 350. The Black Ouzel. Black Bird, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 407. The Fieldfare, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670209 Page 407. The Fieldfare, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 42. The Migrating Thrush;the Indian Bee eater, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670014 Page 42. The Migrating Thrush; the Indian Bee eater, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 346. The Rock Ouzel;the Female Golden Winged Wood Pecker, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670172 Page 346. The Rock Ouzel; the Female Golden Winged Wood Pecker, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on berries in Hawthorn (Crataegus sp. ) hedgerow, Norfolk, UK. November
Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on berries in Hawthorn (Crataegus sp.) hedgerow, Norfolk, UK. November

Male Ring ouzel (Turdus torquatus) standing on a garden lawn, Norfolk, UK. April

Male Blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on berries in winter, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. January

Page 137. Unidentified Bird, possibly the Harmonic Thrush (w / c on paper)
5671021 Page 137. Unidentified Bird, possibly the Harmonic Thrush (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) with chick in nest, Northumberland National Park, UK, April

Redwing (Turdus iliacus) feeding on rowan berries, London, UK, January

Black-billed nightingale-thrush (Catharus gracilirostris), highlands of the Talamanca mountains, Costa Rica

Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) feeding on Rowan berries, Finland, December

Blackbird (Turdus merula) male in winter, Bavaria, Germany, December

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"Turdidae: A Family of Beautiful Songbirds" The Turdidae family is a diverse group of songbirds that captivate bird enthusiasts around the world. From the vibrant Eastern Bluebird male perched proudly on a Bluebird Crossing sign in Marion Co. , IL, to the nurturing Blackbird female tending to her nestlings in Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, these birds showcase both beauty and dedication. One member of this family that stands out is the European Robin. With its bright red breast, blue stripe to the side, and brown feathers on its back and tail illustrated so elegantly, it has become an iconic symbol across Europe. It often shares its habitat with another striking species - the common redstart. Venturing beyond Europe into Namibia's Etosha National Park brings us face-to-face with the Groundscraper Thrush. This unique bird gets its name from its habit of foraging on the ground rather than in trees like most thrushes. Its presence adds diversity to this avian family. Closer to home in North America, we find the American Robin feeding on winterberry fruits during colder months. Its orange-red breast contrasts beautifully against snowy landscapes and provides a welcome sight during wintertime. Meanwhile, across Helsinki's urban landscape in Finland flies a Blackbird gracefully as it heads towards berries for nourishment. These birds are known for their melodious songs that fill parks and gardens throughout Europe. In Bayern, Germany during June or Cambridgeshire's frosted winter hedgerows lies another enchanting member - be it Song Thrush or Fieldfare - flapping wings or perched majestically amidst nature's wonders. Whether they're fluttering wings while perched on cherry trees or feasting on Hawthorn berries within winter hedgerows; Turdidae members bring joy through their melodic tunes and vibrant plumage.