All species
resident
Amber-listedThrushes
Mistle Thrush
The largest UK thrush, with a stocky build, spotted breast and upright, watchful posture. Mistle thrushes are fierce defenders of berry-laden trees in winter.
Turdus viscivorus
Woodland Parks Gardens Farmland
Size
26-29 cm
Wingspan
42-48 cm
Weight
100-150 g
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Berries, especially mistletoe and rowan, plus insects, worms and snails.
Song & Call
A loud, fluty song with repeated phrases, often given in windy weather.
How to identify
- Larger than song thrush
- Bold rounded spots on breast
- Pale grey-brown upperparts
- White undertail with black spots
Conservation
Amber-listed
Amber-listed; numbers have declined, partly due to habitat changes.
