grey catbird
Definition
Noun: 1. A North American songbird (Dumetella carolinensis) whose characteristic call resembles the mewing of a cat. It is a medium-sized, slate-gray bird known for its secretive nature in dense thickets and its long, melodious song interspersed with cat-like mews.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We heard the distinctive call of a grey catbird from the raspberry bushes.
- The grey catbird is a common summer resident in this part of the country.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject of ornithological study: The term is used in scientific and birdwatching contexts to specifically identify this species.
- The study focused on the migratory patterns of the grey catbird.
Variants and Related Words
- Catbird (n): A common shortened form for "grey catbird."
- A catbird was singing in the hedge.
Synonyms
- Dumetella carolinensis (n): The scientific binomial name for the grey catbird.
- Slate-colored mockingbird (n): An informal descriptive name referencing its appearance and song style.
Related Phrases
- In the catbird seat (idiom): In a favorable or powerful position. (Note: This idiom is associated with the broader term "catbird" but is not specific to the species).
- After the promotion, he was sitting in the catbird seat.
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North American songbird whose call resembles a cat's mewing
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