The Song ThrushTurdus philomelos is a thrush that breeds across much of Eurasis. It has brown upperparts and prominent brown-spotted breast and abdomen. Its distinctive song, which has repeated musical phrases, has frequently been referred to in poetry. The Song Thrush breeds in forests, gardens and parks, and is partially migratory with many birds wintering in southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East; it has also been introduced into New Zealand and Australia. Although it is not threatened globally, there have been serious population declines in parts of Europe, possibly due to changes in farming practices. It is omnivorous and has the habit of using a favorite stone as an "anvil" on which to smash snails. It is vulnerable to predation by cats and birds of prey. Wikipedia. Photos 2190 – 2209 were taken out side of the bird enclosures at the Rainbow Springs Nature Park. Photo 788 was taken on the lawn of the Invercargill Aviary. Photo 9215 was taken on the lawn at Hokitika, NZ.