How big is a mistle thrush?

How big is a mistle thrush?

4.1 oz
Mistle thrush/Mass

Is a mistle thrush bigger than a thrush?

The mistle thrush can be confused with the common song thrush, but is in fact slightly larger. It has a slightly greyer plumage and pale spots on its belly – as opposed to the characteristic streaks of the song thrush.

Is a mistle thrush bigger than a Blackbird?

Note how they become more rounded and slightly elongated on the belly and flanks. Larger than a Blackbird. General appearance is of cold tones, the bird sometimes appearing rather grey.

Which is the largest thrush?

mistle thrush
The mistle thrush is the largest thrush native to Europe.

What bird looks like a big thrush?

What do fieldfares look like? The fieldfare is a large member of the thrush family and is slightly bigger than a blackbird.

How do I tell the difference between a song thrush and a mistle thrush?

The main differences between the two birds are that song thrushes have a rounder appearance and have lighter breasts with markings that look like upside-down hearts or arrowheads. Mistles thrushes appear lighter and almost grey at first glance.

What do Redwings look like?

What do redwings look like? The UK’s smallest thrush, the redwing, is around 21cm in length with a wingspan of up to 35cm. It has a creamy-white chest covered in dark brown streaks, a distinctive red-orange underwing and a creamy-white stripe above its eye.

What size is a thrush?

Characteristics. Thrushes are plump, soft-plumaged, small to medium-sized birds, inhabiting wooded areas, and often feeding on the ground. The smallest thrush may be the forest rock thrush, at 21 g (0.74 oz) and 14.5 cm (5.7 in).

Which is bigger song or Mistle Thrush?

Mistle thrushes are noticeably larger than song thrushes, with a longer tail. They have pale grey-brown upperparts, and their white underparts are heavily spotted, with the spots on the belly and flanks more rounded in appearance.

How big is a thrush UK?

The largest thrush species in the UK, the mistle thrush measures around 28cm in length. It has greyish-brown upperparts, a long tail and a plump white belly with heavy, dark brown spots. Its legs are yellow-brown in colour. Not to be confused with: the song thrush, which is much smaller and has warmer brown tones.