Identification
Length: 23cm.

Distinguishable from the Mistle Thrush and the Field fare by its smaller size, warmer colouration of the uniform brown upper parts and by its buff-orange breast and flanks, which have smaller and narrower black markings. In flight the golden-brown axillaries and under wings show. The tail is brown and lacks the white in it, like the Mistle Thrush. They have brownish tips to their wing coverts, which form two wing-bars. The youngsters have streaked upper parts, very little chestnut colouration and have no eye stripe.

Call
Its normal note, which is emitted in flight, is a thin 'seep' or 'teek', like the Redwing's, but less penetrating and prolonged. They also emit a loud, clear song consisting of a series of simple but musical phrases, which are repeated three or four times from the tops of trees or bushes.

Reproduction
Breeding generally starts from April onwards, although the nest my be build in March. The nest consists of a cup made of grasses and other plant materials, smoothly lined with mud. It is built by the female and contains four or five bright blue eggs, which are lightly speckled with black or reddish-brown markings. Incubation is carried out by the female for eleven to fifteen days. Both parents tend the young, which remain in the nest for twelve to fifteen days.

Habitat
The Song Thrush likes gardens, thickets, hedges, copses and woods. Frequently present in suburban areas.

Natural Food
Eats mainly worms, molluscs, insects, fruit and larvae.

Where to Feed
Ground Feed - Scatter food in the open

Suitable Wild Bird Food from the Shop
Ark 'No Grow' Scatter Food
Ark 'All-Purpose' Mix
Ark Songbird Softbill
Ark Songbird Softbill with Insects
Live Food

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