Eurasian Blackbird Turdus merula

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Perched high in a tree, a Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula) serenades the day with its rich, flute-like song. This vocal display, evolved through sexual selection, serves to establish territory. The blackbird's song, produced by the syrinx, showcases its advanced vocal learning abilities linked to a well-developed song control system in its brain. Studies suggest that singing signals the male's fitness, with complex melodies indicating genetic quality. This behaviour, rooted in evolutionary biology, underscores the intricate balance between natural and sexual selection driving the blackbird's adaptive traits and reproductive success. • #wildlife • #nature • #birds

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