As a matter of fact Drossel translates to English as “thrush” which in our terms means the family of songbirds well-known for their melodious chatter & bright, colourful feathers. These birds are found almost anywhere in the world from Europe, Asia and Northern America. They are commonly seen in forests, backyards and grassy areas.
Thrushes In Germany
The song thrush is one of several types we see relatively often in Germany:
Song Thrush: This ever-popular garden bird is famed for its singing. It has a mottled breast and its melody sounds like a flute.
Image purple catalog: The Woolys: All of the males in this group will have beautiful Black tail feathers — a dead giveaway. Often seen in gardens and parks where it can frequently be seen probing for worms and insects.
Redwing: a thrush with flashes of red in the wings that are most apparent during its breeding season. The Redwing breed in the northern part of Europe and is a common winter visitor to many parts of western, central Northern Europe such as Germany.
Cultural and Folklore of thrushes:
Thrushes, one of the most famous families for their song color and beauty. For centuries, they have featured in poems and songs and artwork. Thrushes are often considered symbolic of hope and renewal, the beauty and resilience of nature in many cultures.
Thrush Behavior and Ecology
Thrushes feed mainly on insects, worms and berries. It forages on the ground, hopping along apparently in search of food and probing soil & vegetation with its sharp beak. Just like last time with care, the Stokes comprehensive guide to bird territorial action and breeding behaviors. Male will herald their territories with song and bombastic behavior that may include aerial chases or even grappling.
Wildlife Protection and Challenges
Thrushes are common birds overall in North America, but they face a number of threats including habitat loss due to land development and construction as well as changing climate patterns. This is benefiting these beautiful birds; they are endangered or near extinction, and efforts to save their habitats from the harm caused by human activities have started. People can help save thrushes for posterity, simply by landscaping with some native plants and putting out nesting boxes while foregoing harmful chemicals.
With the right land management and by planting wildlife-friendly gardens will go a long way in helping our future generations to see these lovely songbirds.