Wildlifeof Singapore
Chinese Blackbird
Turdidae
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Turdus mandarinus
Basic stats
Diet
Omnivorous; mainly earthworms in the breeding season
The Chinese blackbird is a member of the thrush family Turdidae. It was formerly considered conspecific with the related common blackbird, Turdus merula. It is omnivorous and during the breeding season primarily feeds on earthworms (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What does the Chinese Blackbird eat?
- Omnivorous; mainly earthworms in the breeding season