wood thrush

noun

1. a large thrush, Hylocichla mustelina, common in woodlands of eastern North America, and noted for its melodious song.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wood thrush¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

Among the other types of birds were also soras, indigo buntings and wood thrushes.

From New York Times

Among the biggest visual changes are the addition of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge and D.C.’s official bird, the wood thrush.

From Washington 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

Local artist Meg Biram created a mural of feathers behind the bar; designs throughout are inspired by the wood thrush, the official bird of D.C.

From Washington Post

“It needs a nice forest with good understory. When we get our first pair of nesting wood thrushes, that’s a species I’m going to be excited to see.”

From Washington Post