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mistle thrush

/ˈmɪs.əl ˌθrʌʃ/

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/ˈmɪs.əl ˌθrʌʃ/C1formal
  • ruКрупный, бледный дрозд с пятнистым низом тела, известный своим громким мелодичным пением и привычкой защищать ягоды омелы зимой.

A large, pale thrush bird with spotted underparts, known for its loud, melodious song and its habit of defending mistletoe berries during winter.

  1. A species of thrushC1formal

    A large, pale thrush (Turdus viscivorus) found in Europe and parts of Asia, known for its loud, fluty song and its habit of defending mistletoe berries.

    ruДрозд-деряба

    • The mistle thrush is often seen in open woodlands and gardens.
    • Its song is a distinctive, loud series of notes.
    • The mistle thrush aggressively defends mistletoe clumps from other birds.