Family

Turdidae

4 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 10.1 years (Veery) to 21.8 years (Common blackbird, or Eurasian blackbird).

Species
4
with a complete mtDNA
Median GC
47.4%
Range 46.7–47.9%
Genera
2
Largest: Turdus (3)

Overview

The Turdidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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Genera of Turdidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Turdidae sit among 2,335 species

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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  • Turdidae (4)
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Species in Turdidae

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Species in Turdidae
Turdus merulaCommon blackbird, or Eurasian blackbird21.8 yr16,733 bp47.33%
Turdus philomelosSong thrush17.7 yr18,540 bp46.75%
Turdus migratoriusAmerican robin17 yr16,669 bp47.93%
Catharus fuscescensVeery10.1 yr16,766 bp47.42%