noun
- plural of waterthrush; small North American songbirds that live near water and have streaked breasts
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The waterthrushes were spotted along the stream bank during our bird watching trip.
- Northern and Louisiana waterthrushes are two species commonly found in wetland areas.
- The ornithologist identified several waterthrushes by their distinctive tail-bobbing behavior.
- Waterthrushes build their nests near running water in wooded areas.
- During migration, waterthrushes can be seen in parks with water features.
- The field guide helped us distinguish between the two types of waterthrushes.