IMG_0050 Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula merula) hatchlings begging for food in nest. This introduced species is the most widely distributed bird in New Zealand, ranging from the coastline to at least 1500m a.s.l., and extending to many of our outlying sub-Antarctic islands. Otago Peninsula
IMG_0048 Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula merula) nest with typical clutch of four eggs. Blackbirds are highly successful and are the most widely distributed introduced bird in New Zealand, ranging from the coastline to at least 1500m a.s.l., and extending to many of our outlying sub-Antarctic islands. Otago Peninsula *
11001-79601 Song thrush (Turdus philomelos clarkei) an immature male with rufous breast and immature markings still present on wings. Found in gardens, orchards and farmland throughout the country, but scarce in native forests. New Zealand birds belong to the English subspecies. Temuka *
