Monday, November 24, 2025

Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) - 20Mar2023

This relatively common thrush of Europe, temperate Asia and North Africa is a year-round resident in much of its range in Europe but does have migratory populations in the east that move south for the winter.  It is named for its favorite food which is Mistletoe berries but it does have a more varied diet including worms in city parks.  This is why they can sometimes be seen out in the open on a grassy lawn like this one photographed in Hyde Park in London.



No comments:

Post a Comment