clay-colored robin

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clay-colored robin

A clay-colored robin perches on a branch, singing.

Definition

Noun: 1. A specific species of thrush: The clay-colored robin (Turdus grayi) is a songbird native to Mexico and Central America. It is named for its predominantly grayish-brown or "clay-colored" plumage, which distinguishes it from the more familiar red-breasted American robin.

Examples of Usage
  • The clay-colored robin is known for its beautiful, flute-like song, which is often heard at dawn.
  • Birdwatchers in Costa Rica hope to spot a clay-colored robin during their visit.
  • Unlike its northern cousin, the clay-colored robin has a more subdued, earthy coloration.
Advanced Usage
  • "The clay-colored robin is considered the national bird of Costa Rica." This sentence highlights the cultural significance of the species in a particular country.
Variants and Related Words
  • Clay-colored thrush: This is an alternative common name for the same bird species (), using the more general family term "thrush."
  • American robin (): A related but distinct species found in North America, known for its red-orange breast.
Synonyms
  • Clay-colored thrush: The direct synonym and alternative common name.
  • Turdus grayi: The scientific binomial name for the species.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using "clay-colored robin," as it is a precise ornithological term.
clay-colored robin

A clay-colored robin perches on a branch, singing.

Noun
  1. robin of Mexico and Central America

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