A medium-sized passerine bird native to Europe and parts of western Asia, known for its melodious song and distinctive foraging behavior.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Woodlands, forests, parks, gardens, and agricultural landscapes with diverse vegetation and moderate tree cover; found across temperate and sub-Mediterranean regions.
Ecological Role
Plays critical roles in seed dispersal, insect population control, and serving as a bioindicator of ecosystem health in woodland and urban environments.
Morphology
SKIN COATBrown upperparts, light underparts with dark speckled pattern, providing effective camouflage
LIMBS WINGSStrong legs for ground foraging, relatively short wings for quick, darting flight between cover
HEAD SENSORYSharp beak adapted for probing ground, keen eyesight, distinct spotted brown-buff plumage on breast and underparts
BODY STRUCTURECompact body with length of 20-23 cm, weight 65-100 g, with rounded head and sturdy build
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Andreas Trepte
