Turdus merula

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A common black European thrush: "Turdus merula" is the scientific name for a specific species of bird, commonly known as the common blackbird. It is a true thrush characterized by the male's entirely black plumage and distinctive yellow eye-ring and bill.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The melodious song of the Turdus merula is a familiar sound in European gardens.
    • We observed a male Turdus merula foraging for worms on the lawn.
Advanced Usage
  • In binomial nomenclature: The term is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to precisely identify the species, distinguishing it from other thrushes (e.g., , the American robin).
    • The study focused on the migratory patterns of Turdus merula across the continent.
Variants and Related Words
  • Common blackbird (n): The standard English name for .
    • The common blackbird is often seen in urban parks.
  • Blackbird (n): A common name, though in some regions this can refer to other black birds like red-winged blackbirds.
    • A blackbird was singing from the rooftop.
Synonyms
  • Common blackbird: The primary synonym in everyday English.
  • Eurasian blackbird: A synonym emphasizing its geographic range.
Related Phrases
  • Member of the thrush family: A phrase describing its taxonomic classification.
    • The Turdus merula is a prominent member of the thrush family.
Noun
  1. common black European thrush