rock thrush

noun

1. any of several Old World thrushes of the genus Monticola, usually having bluish plumage, especially M. saxatilis, of Europe.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rock thrush¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

The Guiana rock-thrush is given as an example of bloodless competition.

From Project Gutenberg

The chief bird-forms of the high sierra were ravens and choughs, ring-ouzels, rock-thrush and black-chat (Dromolaea leucura).

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The rock-thrush is more alpine and confined (here as elsewhere) exclusively to the higher sierra.

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The rock-thrush is also endowed with a lovely wild song, quite low and simple, but replete with a fine high-tops quality.

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On May 18 we obtained here a nest of the rock-thrush with five beautiful greenish-blue eggs.

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