What is another word for Fieldfare?

Pronunciation: [fˈiːldfe͡ə] (IPA)

Fieldfare is a name given to a bird that belongs to the thrush family. The appearance of fieldfares varies from region to region. They are often grey or brown on their upper bodies, with distinctive speckled breasts. While the word 'Fieldfare' is the most common name for this bird, there are several other synonyms used around the world such as 'Nojakana' in Finland, 'Turdus pilaris' in Latin, and 'Suvar' in Russia. Another synonym for Fieldfare is 'Pindle' which is often used in Scotland and Northern England. Whether you call it a Fieldfare, Nojakana, or Pindle, it is a remarkable bird that is sure to captivate your attention with its striking appearance and beautiful song.

What are the hypernyms for Fieldfare?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Fieldfare

Of our winter visitants that come to take the place of the summer migrants the Fieldfare is the commonest and most familiar.
"A Cotswold Village"
J. Arthur Gibbs
Royston, or grey crows, are winter birds that come much about the same time with the woodcock: they, like the Fieldfare and redwing, have no apparent reason for migration; for as they fare in the winter like their congeners, so might they in all appearance in the summer.
"The-Natural-History-of-Selborne"
White, Gilbert
She neither shrieked nor fainted; but no poor January Fieldfare was ever colder, no ice-house more dank with perspiration, than she was then.
"The Hand of Ethelberta"
Thomas Hardy

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