varied thrush

noun

1. a plump thrush, Ixoreus naevius, of western North America, resembling a robin with a dark band across the chest.

Word History and Origins

Origin of varied thrush¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

Said to be a land bird, the varied thrush; see minyesa'atalyka just above.

From Project Gutenberg

Sexes nearly alike (except robin, varied thrush, and bluebird).

From Project Gutenberg