European Song Thrush

[Aussie_Bengo]

I believe this is an introduced species.
Do many members keep/breed them?

[E Orix]

It is introduced,maybe one of the Melbourne Maltese breeders maybe able to assist you.

[Aussie_Bengo]

Here is some descriptive info....

Here is an image that looks correct. I think they are quite striking.

Song Thrush_AFF.jpg

Also a British You Tube clip of the song, assuming that is the same species being called a "Song Thrush" as in Australia. A lovely Song indeed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2N9BN-mYrw

Happy to stand corrected on any front.
Cheers.

[Tintola]

I have kept and bred them in captivity . I lost the old male that I have had for years about two months ago. Went blind though old age. Very easy to keep and when breeding will rear up to five young if plenty of earthworms or compost worms are available. Usually need some mud to bind the nest together. Wild caught ones are very shy but hand reared ones are very tame. They are introduced and their main stronghold is Victoria and they are closely related to the European Blackbird, though not as aggressive.

[Danny]

I have kept and bred them in captivity . I lost the old male that I have had for years about two months ago. Went blind though old age. Very easy to keep and when breeding will rear up to five young if plenty of earthworms or compost worms are available. Usually need some mud to bind the nest together. Wild caught ones are very shy but hand reared ones are very tame. They are introduced and their main stronghold is Victoria and they are closely related to the European Blackbird, though not as aggressive.

I've heard that locally, Tint was known as the "King of thrush". I can only assume this was why

[Tintola]

Trust you

[Aussie_Bengo]

I have kept and bred them in captivity . I lost the old male that I have had for years about two months ago. Went blind though old age. Very easy to keep and when breeding will rear up to five young if plenty of earthworms or compost worms are available. Usually need some mud to bind the nest together. Wild caught ones are very shy but hand reared ones are very tame. They are introduced and their main stronghold is Victoria and they are closely related to the European Blackbird, though not as aggressive.

What do you thnk a mnimum enclosure would be for an aviary bred pair? Also what would you pay for them?
Thanks for your reply Tintola, I'm sure you have very good hygiene

[Tintola]

About 10 sq mtrs would be minimum, the bigger the better really. They will nest in thick brushwood or in a suitablly sized basket, but prefer a dense live shrub.