Ring Blackbird (Noun)
Meaning
European thrush common in rocky areas; the male has blackish plumage with a white band around the neck.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ring ouzel, also known as the ring blackbird, is a common sight in the rocky outcrops of the Scottish Highlands.
- A ring blackbird perched on a boulder, its black plumage glistening in the sunlight, the white ring around its neck a striking contrast.
- The ring blackbird's distinctive call echoed through the valley, a melodic sound that was both familiar and haunting.
- In the spring, the male ring blackbird's courtship display is a sight to behold, as it sings from a rocky outcrop, its black feathers glistening with dew.
- The ring blackbird's habit of following sheep and other grazing animals in search of invertebrates has led to it being considered a useful bird by many farmers.