hermit thrush

noun

1. a North American thrush, Hylocichla guttata, noted for its complex and appealing song.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hermit thrush¹

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

Example Sentences

Wildlife preserves were filled with hikers seeking fresh air with a side of hermit thrush.

From Los Angeles Times

Some were simple but detailed, like an 1820 drawing of a hermit thrush perched on a branch.

From New York Times

Birders call one side of the park Thrush Ridge for the birds — wood thrush, hermit thrush, gray-cheeked thrush and more — that seem to like it there.

From Washington Post

But we found solitude while walking for hours on trails and carriage roads; we kept quiet, listening to the liquid song of a hermit thrush from deep in the forest.

From Washington Post

Robins, bluebirds, hermit thrushes and gray catbirds were among hard-hit types, he said.

From Seattle Times