ring thrush

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A European bird whose male has dark feathers and a white band around the neck

noun

: mirlo anillado

Male ring thrushes can be recognized by their distinctive white neck band.

Examples

I spotted a ring thrush while hiking in the mountains.
The ring thrush is often spotted in upland areas of northern Europe.
During migration, birdwatchers sometimes see a ring thrush among flocks of other thrushes.
The ring thrush is known for its distinct appearance.
During migration, birdwatchers sometimes see a ring thrush among flocks of other thrushes.
Male ring thrushes can be recognized by their distinctive white neck band.
The ring thrush is often spotted in upland areas of northern Europe.

Synonyms

Turdus torquatus

vsring thrush

Specialized

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A medium-sized European songbird whose males have dark feathers and a white band on the neck, often in rocky mountains

is the common name used instead of the scientific term

ring ouzel

vsring thrush

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A European bird often found on rocky hills with dark feathers and a white band on the male's neck

is an alternative common name differing only in wording

ring blackbird

vsring thrush

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A black thrush with a white band around its neck that lives on rocky hills

is the standard common name preferred over this variant

Surface Forms

ring thrush singular

ring thrushes plural

Morphology

ring + thrush

The compound is transparently descriptive: 'ring' modifies 'thrush' to indicate a thrush with a ring-like marking (a band) around its neck. This kind of modifier+noun pattern for animal names is common and cross-linguistically predictable, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Ring thrush gets its name from the bird's appearance: the male has a clear white ring of feathers around its neck, so the name means a thrush with a ring-like mark.