COMMON BLACKBIRD

COMMON BLACKBIRD (Turdus merula) (See images below)
The Common Blackbird (also called the Eurasian Blackbird) is part of the thrush family. It has been introduced to New Zealand. It has an omnivorous diet. It is almost twelve inches long and has an orange bill.
More information on the common blackbird can be found here.

Common blackbird silhouette. Brooklands Park, New Plymouth, North Island, New Zealand - photo by Denise Motard, Feb. 2013
Common blackbird, New Plymouth, NZ
Common blackbird pair, Mona Vale Garden, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand - photo by Denise Motard, Mar. 2013
Common blackbird pair, Christchurch, NZ