Where did the name Turdus come from?
The scientific name of the Blackbird, Turdus merula is derived from two Latin words: turdus (meaning thrush) and merula (meaning solitary). No wonder, since the Blackbird, unlike other thrushes, is often seen on its own looking for food and singing!
The scientific name of the Blackbird, Turdus merula is derived from two Latin words: turdus (meaning thrush) and merula (meaning solitary). No wonder, since the Blackbird, unlike other thrushes, is often seen on its own looking for food and singing!
