Mavis, also known as the song thrush, is a small to medium-sized bird that belongs to the family Turdidae. It is a common garden visitor and can usually be spotted hopping about on lawns and searching for food. There are various synonyms for mavis, including the term 'thrush', which is a general term for any bird belonging to the Turdidae family. Other synonyms for mavis include the redwing, fieldfare, and mistle thrush. While these birds are not exactly the same as the mavis, they share similar characteristics, such as their melodious songs and speckled brown feathers.