Turdus merula

Llacuna, S., Gorriz, A., Sanpera, C., and Nadal, J. 1995. Metal accumulation in three species of passerine birds (Emberiza cia, Parus major, and Turdus merula) subjected to air-pollution from a coal-fired power plant. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 28 298-303. 

Common blackbird, Turdus merula, from metals-contaminated area (1750 mg Zn/kg DW soil), feathers of various age (days), feathers washed or unwashed before analysis 4 days, unwashed 100 DW 76... 

Common blackbird, Turdus merula Whole Mammals... 

Many fruits attract birds by colors, odors, and taste. After consuming the fruit, the birds will disperse the seeds to new habitat. Preference orders exist, and some fruits are rarely eaten by birds (see p. 306). For instance, the flavor of buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica, ranked lowest of 11 fruit extracts tested in blackbirds, Turdus merula, and a song thrush, Turdusphilomelus (Sorensen, 1983). Least preferred fruits contain toxins that deter birds, perhaps to avoid seeds being dispersed to unfavorable habitat. For instance, it is disadvantageous for forest... 

Blackbird, Turdus merula, first primary feathers Germany 1984-86 metals-contaminated site Age of bird (days) and feather treatment (4) unwashed (26) washed (150) washed (400) washed (400) unwashed... 

Blackbird Turdus merula Greylag goose Anser anser... 

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