European blackbird
Definition
- Noun:
- A common black European thrush (Turdus merula): A species of true thrush, also known simply as the blackbird, characterized by the male's entirely black plumage and orange-yellow eye-ring and bill.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The song of the European blackbird is a familiar sound in gardens across the continent.
- We spotted a European blackbird foraging for worms on the lawn.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject in ornithology: The term is used in scientific and birdwatching contexts to specify this particular species, distinguishing it from other birds with "blackbird" in their name (e.g., the unrelated North American red-winged blackbird).
- The study focused on the migratory patterns of the European blackbird.
Variants and Related Words
- Blackbird (common name): The more frequently used name for the same bird ().
- Turdus merula (scientific name): The binomial nomenclature for the species.
- Common blackbird: A synonymous name.
Synonyms
- Blackbird (in a European context).
- Merle (primarily in Scottish and French contexts).
- Ouzel (an archaic term).
Related Phrases/Idioms
Noun
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common black European thrush
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