Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small European thrush having reddish flanks: "Turdus iliacus" is the scientific name for a specific bird species, commonly known as the redwing. It is a type of thrush characterized by its small size, distinctive reddish-orange patches on its flanks and underwings, and a prominent pale stripe above the eye.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Turdus iliacus is a winter visitor to the British Isles. (The redwing is a winter visitor to the British Isles.)
  • We spotted a flock of Turdus iliacus feeding on berries in the hedgerow. (We spotted a flock of redwings feeding on berries in the hedgerow.)

Advanced Usage

• In ornithological contexts: The term "Turdus iliacus" is used in formal, scientific, and birdwatching contexts to specify the species precisely, avoiding confusion with common names which can vary by region.
  • The study focused on the migration patterns of Turdus iliacus. (The study focused on the migration patterns of the redwing.)

Variants and Related Words

• Redwing (n): The common English name for .
  • The redwing's call is a thin, high-pitched "tseep".
• Thrush (n): The broader family (Turdidae) to which this bird belongs.
  • The song thrush and blackbird are also members of the thrush family.

Synonyms

• Redwing: The primary common name synonym in English.

Related Phrases

• Not applicable: As a precise scientific name, "Turdus iliacus" is not typically used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.

Noun

1. small European thrush having reddish flanks