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The Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) is a member of the thrush family Turdidae. It breeds in woodland and scrub in northern Europe and Asia. It is strongly migratory, with many northern birds moving south during the winter. It is a very rare breeder in Great Britain and Ireland, but winters in large numbers in these countries.It nests in trees, laying several eggs in a neat nest. Unusually for a thrush, they often nest in small colonies, possibly for protection from large crows. Migrating birds and wintering birds often form large flocks, often with Redwings. It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects and earthworms in summer, and berries in winter.
The Fieldfare is 22-27 cm long, with a plain brown back, white underwings, and grey rump and rear head. The breast has a reddish wash, and the rest of the underparts are White. The breast and flanks are heavily spotted. The sexes are similar. The male has a simple chattering song, and a chattering flight and alarm call.
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Thank you very much.
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I guess I was lucky that it landed near me (as I was trying to capture some squirrels in the park). Sat there for a while and that was I think as close I could get before scaring him off.
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Amazing photo
I like this bird very much, so colourful and beautiful
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Yes, I like to watch them
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Pretty cool. How were you able to sneak up on it?
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I was pointing at squirrels in the park, sitting on the ground when this fella landed nearby. I was lucky I guess.
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