▪️ Turdus Merula ▪️ The blackbird was called merula in Latin, which in English will derive to blackbird (Turdus Merula). Blackbirds forage mainly on the ground. They are great consumers of worms, which they capture by foraging in the humus. They run, leap, jump, and advance suddenly, tilting their heads sideways to observe the terrain. They do not hesitate to explore trees and bushes to feed on insects that land on them, especially caterpillars, but they also feed on tree fruits such as apples or wild berries. They also dig in decomposing leaf litter, noisily and demonstratively, turning over leaves to find all kinds of invertebrates: insects, spiders, myriapods, slugs, small snails. Exceptionally, it feeds on small vertebrates such as tadpoles, small adult amphibians or lizards. Most of the time it is hidden in the thick bushes, although it is often defiant in the presence of humans. The black blackbird (Le merle noir) is the name of a short musical composition for flute and piano by Olivier Messiaen inspired by birdsong. This song also inspired Paul McCartney, then a member of the Beatles, to write one of his most beautiful ballads, Blackbird. In it, the song of a blackbird can be heard in the last verse. "Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise." Its color has often been associated in legends, myths and mystical tales, evoking fear and promise at the same time. It is actually the Blackbird that should be associated with the arrival of spring, for it is he who heralds the arrival of spring with his melodious and melodious songs. A lucky omen whenever it is seen, especially if two are seen together. The black blackbird is common, the white blackbird is much rarer, symbolizing something completely exceptional. It is often referred to as "rarer than the white blackbird". To be something, {or} someone, a white blackbird. loc. fig. To be of extraordinary rarity. A lucky omen whenever seen, especially if two are seen together. Blackbirds with yellow heads (Turpiales) are associated with the angel Uriel. who oversees nature and natural spirits. Uriel is considered the highest of the angels, with eyes that can see all eternity, with them he can oversee all nature spirits. Uriel has traditionally been associated with summer. In Europe the blackbird is associated with St. Kevin, and we are told the story of how that bird nested in his hands. Again, because of the nature of this association, having a blackbird's nest near the house is a very beneficial sign. St Kevin. He was known as a person of great generosity and love. Bird people should remember that all birds are messengers of the Great Spirit. Those who have the medicine of the blackbir ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9feIVZ4iLg