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mistle thrush::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | missel thrush, mistletoe thrush, turdus viscivorus |
| Type of | thrush |
Examples of mistle thrush
mistle thrush
The mistle thrush builds a comfortable nest of leaves, grass and moss where she will usually lay four eggs.
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Or mistle thrush clocks, or blackcap clocks, or nightingale clocks, all these being birds with charming songs, familiar to many.
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As well as brightening up the house at Christmas time, mistletoe provides winter food for birds such as the blackcap and mistle thrush.
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The word mistletoe originated from the perception in pre-scientific Europe that mistletoe plants magically burst forth from the excrement of the mistle thrush.
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The mistle thrush's song is louder than the more common song thrush, but it is a shy bird.
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The mistle thrush's song is louder than the more common song thrush, but it is a shy bird which usually nests in trees rather than bushes.
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