Thrushes in Cornwall
6 species matching this filter.
Cornwall's diverse landscapes, from rugged coastal cliffs to sheltered wooded valleys and open moorland, provide excellent habitat for a variety of thrush species throughout the year. Six members of the thrush family have been recorded in the county, including familiar residents such as the Blackbird and Song Thrush, as well as winter visitors like the Fieldfare and Redwing that arrive from Scandinavia each autumn. For a broader overview of this much-loved bird family, see our Thrushes In The UK (Complete Guide with Pictures).
Blackbird
Turdus merulaLC
One of Cornwall's most abundant residents, thriving in gardens, hedgerows, and woodland. Numbers increase in autumn with continental migrants.
Year-round
Fieldfare
Turdus pilarisLC
An uncommon winter visitor from Scandinavia, arriving from October. Flocks forage in hedgerows and fields, often alongside Redwings.
Oct–Mar
Mistle Thrush
Turdus viscivorusLC
A scarce resident found in parkland, churchyards and farmland with tall trees. Its loud, rattling song carries across open ground even in winter.
Sep–Jul
Redwing
Turdus iliacusNT
A common winter visitor arriving from October, often heard calling overhead at night. Feeds in hedgerows and fields across the county.
Oct–Apr
Ring Ouzel
Turdus torquatusLC
A rare passage migrant in spring and autumn, favouring coastal valleys and clifftops. Cornwall's headlands offer reliable sighting opportunities.
Oct–Apr
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelosLC
A common resident heard singing from gardens and woodland edges year-round. Often repeats its musical phrases from prominent perches in Cornish hedgerows.
Year-round