Brown Thrush (Noun)
Meaning
Common large songbird of eastern United States having reddish-brown plumage.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The veery and the hermit thrush are closely related to the brown thrush, with their distinctive songs often being confused.
- In North America, the brown thrush migrates from Canada to the eastern United States each year.
- When not in flight, the brown thrush spends most of its time on the ground, where it searches for insects.
- The brown thrush is known for its reddish-brown plumage, which is often mistaken for the veery's spotted breast.
- During mating season, the male brown thrush sings a haunting melody from the top of a tall tree.