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Name |
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Indian Blackbird |
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Scientific Name |
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Turdus merula |
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Size |
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Kalapar pavai kastura (28 cm) |
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Habitat |
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Shrub forest |
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Identification |
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Male black in colour with yellow beak, female brownish black |
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Status |
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Resident |
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Distribution |
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Whole subcontinent |
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Food |
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Insects, worms, earth worms, fruits |
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Nest |
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May-August, deep cup of moss |
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Eggs |
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3-5, pale greenish |
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Least concern |
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Terrestrial |
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Uncommon |
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Mainly seen in dense forest of M.P |
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