american robin

Thân thiện

An American robin pulls a worm from the damp soil.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large North American songbird (Turdus migratorius) with a distinctive rust-red or orange breast and abdomen. It is a type of thrush known for its cheerful song and is a common sight in lawns and gardens.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The American robin is often considered a sign of spring.
  • We watched an American robin pull a worm from the ground.
  • The American robin's song is a series of clear, whistled phrases.

Advanced Usage

• As a subject in ornithology and ecology: The term is used in scientific and observational contexts to discuss migration patterns, nesting habits, or diet.
  • The study tracked the American robin's migration route using geolocators.

Variants and Related Words

• Robin (noun): A common shortened name for the American robin. (Note: In other parts of the world, such as Europe, "robin" refers to a different, smaller bird ()).
• Turdus migratorius (noun): The scientific binomial name for the American robin.

Synonyms

• North American robin (noun): A less common variant specifying its region.
• Robin redbreast (noun): A colloquial name emphasizing its plumage.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large American thrush having a rust-red breast and abdomen

Từ đồng nghĩa

• robin
• American robin
• Turdus migratorius