noun
- plural of veery; small North American thrushes with reddish-brown backs and spotted breasts, known for their flute-like songs
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The veeries sang their haunting melodies from deep within the forest.
- Birdwatchers gathered early to spot the migrating veeries.
- Several veeries nested in the dense undergrowth near the stream.
- The naturalist identified three different veeries by their distinctive calls.
- Veeries prefer moist woodland habitats during breeding season.
- The evening chorus included veeries, wood thrushes, and hermit thrushes.