What is another word for blackbird?

Pronunciation: [blˈakbɜːd] (IPA)

Blackbird is a common name to refer to a member of the thrush family that is characterized by dark feathers. However, the ornithological world recognizes several species of blackbirds, including red-winged blackbirds, Brewer's blackbirds, and rusty blackbirds. Some birders may refer to these species as blackbirds, while others may add color to differentiate them. For instance, the red-winged blackbird is famous for their distinct red shoulder patches, while the Brewer's blackbird is brownish-black and has iridescent feathers. Other common synonyms for blackbird are merl, ouzel, and crow-blackbird. Some regions may also refer to them by their country of origin, such as the New Zealand blackbird.

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Usage examples for Blackbird

By and by the blackbird returned alone, and, going once more to his place near the second bird, he settled down comfortably to finish his sunbath in peace and quiet.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
Down from his perch he came, but no sooner had he touched his feet to the ground than the blackbird went straight at him with extraordinary fury.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
About five minutes passed, then the hunted blackbird returned, and, going to the identical spot from which he had been driven, composed himself to rest; only now he sat facing his lively little enemy.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson

Famous quotes with Blackbird

  • I do not know which to prefer, The beauty of inflections, Or the beauty of innuendoes, The blackbird whistling, Or just after.
    Wallace Stevens
  • A man and a woman Are one. A man and a woman and a blackbird Are one.
    Wallace Stevens
  • I do not know which to prefer, The beauty of inflections Or the beauty of innuendoes, The blackbird whistling Or just after.
    Wallace Stevens
  • O thin men of Haddam, Why do you imagine golden birds? Do you not see how the blackbird Walks around the feet Of the women about you?
    Wallace Stevens
  • I know noble accents And lucid, inescapable rhythms; But I know, too, That the blackbird is involved In what I know.
    Wallace Stevens

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