Blackbirds, Starlings, Skylarks & Thrushes. Species: Turdus philomelos Brehm You can see this with: about:The Resurgence Luxury Eco Lodge The Resurgence Luxury Eco Lodge. They lay their eggs in the spring and often raise up to three broods a season, but rarely in the same nest. Audio copyright PA Handford & Associates and McPherson Natural History Unit 2004. Map images and text from Robertson & Heather 1999 "The Hand Guide to The Birds of New Zealand, copyright Hugh Robertson 1999. The bird calls have been played in the mornings on Radio New Zealand since 1974. Until recent times it seemed that, by in large, only some introduced species would take advantage of nesting boxes, now many more species are being reported to be using them. If you find a native bird that is injured, contact the Department of Conservation's emergency hotline (0800 DOC HOT or 0800 362 468). The same is becoming true for many New Zealand birds. Who should I call if I find an injured bird? Catch a glimpse of this shy bird and you’ll see a handsome thrush with a slaty gray back and breast band set against burnt-orange breast and belly. Song Thrush. Song thrushes are common in all parts of New Zealand, except native bush. More about birds on Radio NZ. Blackbirds, Starlings, Skylarks & Thrushes. 40 years since the first ever 'bird' They've been a staple of Radio New Zealand for decades - four to be exact. Unusually for NZ birds the nests are close to the ground and can be found from ground level to only 500mm above the ground. The young nestlings are fed by both the male and female, and usually fledge after 13–15 days. Today's bird is the Song thrush. The Varied Thrush’s simple, ringing song gives a voice to the quiet forests of the Pacific Northwest, with their towering conifers and wet understories of ferns, shrubs, and mosses. 5 star accommodation in 50 acres of native bush. They commonly f eed on the ground, where they hop and run. A birder's paradise, close to Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Park and to Farewell Spit. New Zealand Thrush The assumption of the well-flying bird evolving into a distinct subspecies on the small island close to the mainland seems hard to believe, but Stephens Island must have held a population of many hundred birds in 1894 , and the Piopio was apparently a reluctant flyer, not usually being found on offshore islands. Like most New Zealand birds the Bellbirds breed in spring and summer, building a loose nest of twigs and grasses, lined with feathers and grasses. Images Crown copyright New Zealand Department of Conservation 2004, unless otherwise stated. Their nests are mainly found in a tree fork under dense cover. Birds Of New Zealand. Home >> Birds of New Zealand >> Song Thrush. If the bird has severe injuries such as bleeding or a broken bone, phone your local vet. Birds on Our Changing World A collection of stories about our native birds. Oral candidiasis is often known as thrush because its white spots resemble the breast of the bird with the same name. A collection of nature photography image, mostly from our garden, of introduced birds: blackbirds, thrushes skylarks and starlings. NZ Bird Rescue is always looking for people eager to foster the following back-yard birds: Blackbirds; Feral Pigeons; Song Thrushes; Sparrows; Starlings. Note: All native birds (such as Silvereye and Tui) must be cared for by bird rescue centers, and are not available for fostering. The Wood Thrush's loud, flute-clear ee-oh-lay song rings through the deciduous forests of the eastern U.S. in summer. Habitat: Song thrushes are widespread throughout New Zealand they occur in urban areas, farmlands, orchards and in lowland indigenous forests. Behaviour: Thrushes are usually seen as single birds or in pairs, and are not known to flock. 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