snowbird

• 名词，指主要在冬季出现或活跃的几种鸟类，包括中型欧亚鸫、雪鹀（白色北极鹀）或小型北美雀类；也指在寒冷地区过冬或迁往温暖地区过冬的人。

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.

   雪鸫

   • 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.

   同义词fieldfare

2. Arctic buntingC1formal

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

   雪鹀

   • 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.

   同义词snow buntingsnowflake

3. North American finchC1formalamerican

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

   北美雪鹀

   • 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.

   同义词snow buntingsnowflake