A juvenile mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) in the nest on apple tree

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The Mistle Thrush is a big, bold, aggressive bird, larger than a Blackbird and more fat-bellied, longer-tailed and smaller-headed than other thrushes. Its upperparts are paler, more grey-brown than on a Song Thrush and there are white edges to many of the wing feathers and the corners of the tail. The face is generally paler making the dark eye more prominent and giving a 'wide-eyed' expression.

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Size: 4256px × 2831px
Location: Joodiku, Laekvere, Estonia
Photo credit: © Heiti Paves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: animal, biology, bird, birdwatching, closeup, fauna, forest, juvenile, mistle, nature, outdoor, thrush, turdus, viscivorus, wildlife