Turdus iliacus
- noun
- Specialized
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zorzal alirrojo
- The Turdus iliacus is recognized by its distinctive reddish flanks and creamy eyebrow stripe.
Examples
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During migration, large flocks of Turdus iliacus are often observed in the British countryside.
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The Turdus iliacus is often seen in gardens during winter.
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Birdwatchers were excited to spot a rare Turdus iliacus in the city park last winter.
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Have you ever spotted a Turdus iliacus in the wild?
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Birdwatchers were excited to spot a rare Turdus iliacus in the city park last winter.
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During migration, large flocks of Turdus iliacus are often observed in the British countryside.
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The Turdus iliacus is recognized by its distinctive reddish flanks and creamy eyebrow stripe.
Synonyms
A small brown bird with red on its sides and under its wings often seen in Europe
Surface Forms
Morphology
Turdus + iliacus
This is a Latin binomial (scientific) name rather than a compositional English phrase; its meaning (a particular thrush, the redwing) depends on taxonomic knowledge, not straightforward combination of the parts. The constituent items are either technical (Turdus as a genus name) or unknown ('iliacus' not glossed), so a B1 learner who 'knows' those wordforms would still not be able to derive the English referent from them.
Etymology
Turdus iliacus comes from Latin: Turdus means 'thrush' and iliacus is an old species name element. The name creates a simple picture — a small thrush with reddish sides and a creamy stripe above the eye, so it helps you remember this bird.
