The phrase "was sind amseln" in German translates to "what are blackbirds" in English.

• "was" means "what."
• "sind" means "are."
• "amseln" refers to "blackbirds," specifically the common blackbird species Turdus merula found in Europe.

The term "Amsel" is a German word for a well-known bird, the common blackbird, which is a black-feathered songbird with a yellow beak found widely in Europe and other regions. The male Amsel is black with a yellow beak, while the female is brownish. They are common garden and forest birds known for their melodious singing and are omnivores eating insects, worms, and berries.

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