mistle thrush

[ mis-uhl ]

noun

1. a large, European thrush, Turdus viscivorus, that feeds on the berries of the mistletoe.

mistle thrush

/ ˈmɪsəl /

noun

1. a large European thrush, Turdus viscivorus, with a brown back and spotted breast, noted for feeding on mistletoe berries

Word History and Origins

Origin of mistle thrush¹

1765–75; obsolete mistle ( Old English mistel ) mistletoe

Word History and Origins

Origin of mistle thrush¹

C18: from Old English mistel mistletoe

Example Sentences

It's smaller and browner than a mistle thrush with smaller spotting.

From BBC

The mistle thrush will aggressively defend holly berries all winter, for example.

From BBC

The breeding of blackbird, song thrush, and mistle thrush in Great Britain.

From Project Gutenberg

When he was four, playing in the garden, a mistle thrush's egg fell to the ground in front of him.

From The Guardian

A series of wildlife surveys have been undertaken at the new and restored sites, with one location found to be home to 37 different bird species, including mistle thrush, bullfinch, green woodpecker and kestrel.

From BBC