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The ring ouzel (Turdus torquatus) is a medium-sized thrush that is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a migratory species, and spends the winter in Africa and southern Asia. In the UK, ring ouzels are most commonly seen in the uplands, where they breed on heather moors and mountainous areas.

Physical characteristics

The ring ouzel is a stocky bird with a black and white plumage. The male has a black breast band, while the female has a brown breast band. Both sexes have a white throat and a white crescent on their chest. The ring ouzel is slightly smaller than a blackbird.

Habitat and diet

Ring ouzels are found in a variety of upland habitats, including heather moors, mountainous areas, and valleys. They feed on a variety of invertebrates, such as worms, insects, and berries.

Breeding

Ring ouzels breed in the uplands. They build a nest on the ground, hidden in vegetation. The female ring ouzel lays 3-5 eggs, which she incubates for about 14 days. The chicks are precocial, meaning that they are able to feed themselves and leave the nest soon after hatching.

Ring ouzels in the UK

The UK has a breeding population of around 6,000 ring ouzels. The birds breed in the uplands of Scotland, northern England, and Wales. Ring ouzels are most commonly seen in the uplands in the summer, when they are breeding. However, some birds stay in the UK all year round.

Conservation status

The ring ouzel is listed as a Near Threatened species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This means that it is close to becoming threatened with extinction. The main threats to the ring ouzel are habitat loss and climate change.

How to help ring ouzels

There are a number of things that you can do to help ring ouzels:

Support organizations that are working to protect upland habitats.
Avoid disturbing ring ouzels and their breeding grounds.
If you are a dog walker, keep your dog on a lead in areas where ring ouzels are breeding.
Report any sightings of ring ouzels to your local bird observatory.
Interesting facts about ring ouzels

The ring ouzel is one of the few British birds that has a different song in the spring and autumn. The spring song is more melodic and complex, while the autumn song is simpler and more repetitive.
Ring ouzels are very territorial birds. The male ring ouzel will defend its territory from other males.
Ring ouzels are migratory birds. In the UK, most ring ouzels migrate to Africa and southern Asia to spend the winter. However, some birds stay in the UK all year round.
Ring ouzels are a popular bird for birdwatchers. Their distinctive plumage and melodious song make them a very attractive bird to see.