snowbird

• Nom désignant l'une des plusieurs espèces d'oiseaux que l'on observe principalement en hiver ou qui sont actives durant cette saison, notamment un grive de taille moyenne d'Eurasie, un bruant neigeux de l'Arctique, ou un petit pinson nord-américain.

A noun referring to any of several birds that are primarily seen or active during winter, including a medium-sized Eurasian thrush, a white Arctic bunting, or a small North American finch.

1. Eurasian thrushC1formalbritish

   A medium-sized thrush species native to Eurasia, often observed during the winter months.

   Grive de Sibérie

   • The snowbird is a common sight in European woodlands during winter.
   • Ornithologists track the migration patterns of the Eurasian snowbird.
   • A flock of snowbirds was spotted near the frozen lake.

   Synonymesfieldfare

2. Arctic buntingC1formal

   A small white bird from the bunting family, found in Arctic regions.

   brise-glace

   • The snowbird's white plumage helps it blend into the snowy Arctic landscape.
   • Researchers observed the snowbird feeding on seeds in the tundra.
   • This snowbird species migrates south during the harshest winter months.

   Synonymessnow buntingsnowflake

3. North American finchC1formalamerican

   A small finch species native to North America, primarily seen in winter.

   Bruant des neiges

   • Birdwatchers in Canada often report seeing the snowbird in December.
   • The snowbird's diet consists mainly of seeds and berries.
   • A group of snowbirds gathered at the feeder during the snowstorm.

   Synonymessnow buntingsnowflake