Bird Song Universe

The song thrush (Turdus philomelos) is a thrush that breeds across the West Palearctic. It has brown upper-parts and black-spotted cream or buff underparts and has three recognised subspecies. Its distinctive song, which has repeated musical phrases, has frequently been referred to in poetry. The song thrush breeds in forests, gardens and parks, and is partially migratory with many birds wintering in southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East; it has also been introduced into New Zealand and Australia. Although it is not threatened globally, there have been serious population declines in parts of Europe, possibly due to changes in farming practices. The song thrush builds a neat mud-lined cup nest in a bush or tree and lays four to five dark-spotted blue eggs. It is omnivorous and has the habit of using a favourite stone as an "anvil" on which to break open the shells of snails. Like other perching birds (passerines), it is affected by external and internal parasites and is vulnerable to predation by cats and birds of prey.

The common blackbird (Turdus merula) is a species of true thrush. It is also called the Eurasian blackbird (especially in North America, to distinguish it from the unrelated New World blackbirds), or simply the blackbird where this does not lead to confusion with a similar-looking local species. It breeds in Europe, Asiatic Russia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand. It has a number of subspecies across its large range; a few of the Asian subspecies are sometimes considered to be full species. Depending on latitude, the common blackbird may be resident, partially migratory, or fully migratory. The adult male of the common blackbird (Turdus merula merula, the nominate subspecies), which is found throughout most of Europe, is all black except for a yellow eye-ring and bill and has a rich, melodious song; the adult female and juvenile have mainly dark brown plumage. This species breeds in woods and gardens, building a neat, cup-shaped nest, bound together with mud. It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, earthworms, berries, and fruits.

The northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is a mockingbird commonly found in North America. This bird is mainly a permanent resident, but northern birds may move south during harsh weather. This species has rarely been observed in Europe. This species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae as Turdus polyglottos. The northern mockingbird is known for its mimicking ability, as reflected by the meaning of its scientific name, "many-tongued thrush". The northern mockingbird has gray to brown upper feathers and a paler belly. Its tail and wings have white patches which are visible in flight. The northern mockingbird is an omnivore, eating both insects and fruits. It is often found in open areas and forest edges but forages in grassy land. The northern mockingbird breeds in southeastern Canada, the United States, northern Mexico, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands and the Greater Antilles. It is replaced further south by its closest living relative, the tropical mockingbird. The Socorro mockingbird, an endangered species, is also closely related, contrary to previous opinion. The northern mockingbird is listed as of least concern according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

The brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum), sometimes erroneously called the brown thrush or fox-coloured thrush, is a bird in the family Mimidae, which also includes the New World catbirds and mockingbirds. The brown thrasher is abundant throughout the eastern and central United States and southern and central Canada, and it is the only thrasher to live primarily east of the Rockies and central Texas. It is the state bird of Georgia. As a member of the genus Toxostoma, the bird is relatively large-sized among the other thrashers. It has brown upper parts with a white under part with dark streaks. Because of this, it is often confused with the smaller wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina), among other species. The brown thrasher is noted for having over 1000 song types, and the largest song repertoire of birds. However, each note is usually repeated in two or three phrases. The brown thrasher is an omnivore, with its diet ranging from insects to fruits and nuts. The usual nesting areas are shrubs, small trees, or at times on ground level. Brown thrashers are generally inconspicuous but territorial birds, especially when defending their nests, and will attack species as large as humans.

A blackcap is a small bird with a distinctive black cap on its head. It has a brownish-grey body and white underparts. It is commonly found in wooded areas throughout Europe and parts of Asia. The male blackcap has a distinctive song, which is a series of warbling notes that it sings from high in the trees. It feeds on insects and berries, and is known for its ability to mimic the songs of other birds. The blackcap is a member of the warbler family (Sylviidae), and is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is closely related to the garden warbler and the firecrest. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, and is thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with the garden warbler. In the winter, many blackcaps migrate to southern Europe and North Africa to avoid the cold weather.

The Summer Tanager is a brightly colored bird found in the forests of North and Central America. It has a distinctive reddish-orange plumage on its upper body, with a dark brown or black head and wings. Its underparts are yellow, and it has a long, pointed beak. The Summer Tanager is often found in wooded areas, where it feeds on insects and fruit. It is a medium-sized bird, measuring about 7.5 inches in length and weighing around 1.2 ounces. It is a relatively rare sight, but is a beautiful bird to behold when spotted. The Summer Tanager is native to the forests of North and Central America. It belongs to the family of birds known as the Cardinalidae, which includes other brightly colored species such as cardinals and grosbeaks.

A linnet is a small, seed-eating bird with a reddish breast and forehead. It is a member of the finch family and is commonly found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The linnet has a distinctive song that is often described as a series of clear, melodic trills. In the wild, linnets feed on seeds and small insects, and they are known to form large flocks during the winter months. Some people keep linnets as pets because of their beautiful songs.

A hermit thrush is a small, brown bird with a reddish-brown tail and a distinctive, clear, flute-like song. It is often found in forests and wooded areas, where it forages for insects and fruit on the ground. It has a slender, graceful appearance, with a long, curved bill and long, thin legs. The hermit thrush is a migratory bird, and can be found throughout much of North America during the breeding season, although it spends the winters in Central America and Mexico. Its beautiful song is often heard in the early morning or late evening, and is a beloved sound of the forest.

The common nightingale, rufous nightingale or simply nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos), is a small passerine bird best known for its powerful and beautiful song. It was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher, Muscicapidae. It belongs to a group of more terrestrial species, often called chats.