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Quick facts

Length20–24 cm
Weight50–107 g
Wingspan33–36 cm
Eggs3–5 eggs
Incubation12–14 days
Fledging12–16 days
MigrationMigratory
Breeding seasonApril–August
Common in IcelandYes
Breeds in IcelandYes
Conservation statusAlgengur
Best timeSpring–autumn

About Song Thrush

The song thrush is a migratory bird that has increasingly begun breeding in Iceland in recent years. It is well known for its rich and varied song. Song thrushes prefer woodland, gardens, and shrubland.

Their diet includes insects, worms, and berries. They nest in trees and bushes. The species is becoming a more regular part of Iceland’s bird fauna.

Habitat

Woodlands and shrubland

Diet

Earthworms, snails, insects, berries and fruit.

Nesting habitat

Trees, scrub and gardens.

Identification

A medium-sized thrush with a brown back and pale underparts marked with dark arrow-shaped spots.

Distribution

Breeds widely in gardens, scrub, woodland and rocky habitats throughout Iceland.

Interesting facts

The song thrush is known for its melodious song.
SourceLast verified: 08/09/2026