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Blackbirds are the cellos of the deep farms.
An Anne Stevenson quotation
Common Blackbird
The Common Blackbird (Turdus merula), also called Eurasian Blackbird or simply Blackbird is a species of true thrush which breeds in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand.
Depending on latitude, the Common Blackbird may be resident, partially migratory or fully migratory.
This species breeds in woods and gardens, building a neat, mud-lined, cup-shaped nest.
It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, earthworms, berries, and fruits.
This common species has given rise to a number of literary and cultural references, frequently related to its melodious song.
Blackbirds are the cellos of the deep farms.
An Anne Stevenson quotation
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