Common Blackbird female

Common Blackbird female

Most people would describe a female Blackbird as a plain brown bird but a closer inspection shows a range of colours in its feathers. This bird is enjoying some early spring sunshine in my garden.

Country: UK
Location: Garden, Beckenham, Kent
Family: Thrushes (Turdidae)
Species: Common Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Date taken: 22/03/2014