gray-cheeked thrush

[ grey-cheekt ]

noun

1. a North American thrush, Catharus minimus, having olive upper parts and grayish cheeks.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gray-cheeked thrush¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

A gray-cheeked thrush flew up to the roof of Sokwenna's cabin and began to sing.

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I have met the gray-cheeked thrush in the woods, and held him in my hand; still I do not know him.

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I have met the gray-cheeked thrush (Turdus alici) in the woods, and held him in my hand; still I do not know him.

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It proved to be the gray-cheeked thrush (Turdus alici), named and first described by Professor Baird.

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Spiders are freely eaten by the gray-cheeked thrush in spring, and sparingly in fall.

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