hermit thrush

American  

noun

1. a North American thrush, Hylocichla guttata, noted for its complex and appealing song.

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Etymology

Origin of hermit thrush

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

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How does hermit-thrush compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• wood thrush vs. hermit thrush

Example Sentences

Wildlife preserves were filled with hikers seeking fresh air with a side of hermit thrush.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2024

Some were simple but detailed, like an 1820 drawing of a hermit thrush perched on a branch.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2023

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 • Jul. 5, 2022

Then a retiree in a voluminous red coat waved us over to see a real find: a hermit thrush.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2016

Every April I see the hermit thrush hopping about the woods, and in case of a sudden snow-storm seeking shelter about the outbuildings; but I never hear even a fragment of his wild, silvery strain.

From A Year in the Fields by Burroughs, John