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Hylocichla

Hylocichla

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A small group of American thrush birds that includes the wood thrush
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪloʊˈsɪk.lə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Hylocichla
  • The Hylocichla genus is well known for beautiful songs produced by species like the wood thrush.

Examples

  • Many birdwatchers hope to spot a member of the Hylocichla genus during spring migration.

  • Ornithologists have debated the classification of birds within Hylocichla.

  • The Hylocichla is known for its beautiful song.

  • Many species of Hylocichla thrive in forested areas.

  • Many birdwatchers hope to spot a member of the Hylocichla genus during spring migration.

  • The Hylocichla genus is well known for beautiful songs produced by species like the wood thrush.

  • Many species of Hylocichla thrive in forested areas.

Synonyms

genus Hylocichla
vsHylocichla
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A group of American birds that sing, like the wood thrush

has the same meaning but does not list specific species

Compounds

genus Hylocichla
  • Specialized
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A group of American birds that sing, like the wood thrush

Hylocichla mustelina
  • Specialized
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A medium bird with a reddish-brown back and spotted breast that sings beautifully in eastern North American woods

Surface Forms

Hylocichla singular
Hylocichlas plural

Etymology

Hylocichla comes from old Greek parts hylē ('wood') and kikhlē ('thrush'). So the name literally means a 'wood thrush' and fits a group of forest thrushes like the familiar wood thrush.