Whitethroat (Noun)
Meaning 1
Old World warbler similar to the greater whitethroat but smaller.
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Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Common North American finch with a white patch on the throat and black-and-white striped crown.
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Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 3
Greyish-brown Old World warbler with a white throat and underparts.
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Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The whitethroat's distinctive white throat patch makes it a favourite among birdwatchers in the region.
- In the UK, the whitethroat is a common summer migrant that can be found in scrublands and hedgerows.
- The whitethroat's population has been declining in recent years due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
- A group of whitethroats was spotted flitting between the bushes, their white undersides flashing in the sunlight.
- The whitethroat's melodic song is often described as a scratchy, rattling series of notes, but is still a pleasure to listen to.