ring thrush
Definition
Noun: 1. A European thrush common in rocky areas; the male has blackish plumage with a white band around the neck: This is a specific species of bird (Turdus torquatus), also commonly known as the ring ouzel. The defining feature, especially in males, is a distinctive white crescent on the breast.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We were lucky to spot a ring thrush perched on the high crag.
- The ring thrush's song is a melancholic, fluty whistle.
- Birdwatchers travel to the uplands in spring hoping to see the returning ring thrush.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject of study: The term is used in ornithology and bird conservation contexts.
- The study focused on the declining migratory patterns of the ring thrush.
Variants and Related Words
- Ring ouzel (n): The more frequently used common name for the same bird species ().
- Thrush (n): The general family of birds (Turdidae) to which the ring thrush belongs, which includes birds like the blackbird and the song thrush.
Synonyms
- Ring ouzel: The direct synonym.
- Mountain blackbird: A descriptive, less common name referencing its habitat and resemblance to the common blackbird.
Related Phrases
- None commonly associated: As a specific biological name, it does not typically form idioms or phrasal verbs.
Noun
- European thrush common in rocky areas; the male has blackish plumage with a white band around the neck
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