ring ouzel

British

noun

a European thrush, Turdus torquatus , common in rocky areas. The male has a blackish plumage with a white band around the neck and the female is brown

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But experts say its habitat has deteriorated and some of Wales' most threatened species, including the ring ouzel bird, are in danger of disappearing altogether.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

"One of the ones we've chosen to look at particularly in this project is the ring ouzel, a bird that's red-listed," he explained.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

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