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ant-thrush

[ ant-thruhsh ]

noun

  1. any of several antbirds, especially of the genus Formicarius.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ant-thrush1

First recorded in 1860–65; ant(bird) + thrush 1
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The ant-thrush soon saw them, and announced the discovery with a screech, which was a signal to scores of hungry companions.

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All at once the ant-thrush changed its tactics, and its louder note proclaimed a surprise.

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He is sure of being attacked, bitten, and stung by the venomous insects; and on hearing the call of the ant-thrush, he beats an instant retreat.

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Ant-thrush, a name given to certain passerine or perching birds having resemblances to the thrushes and supposed to feed largely on ants.

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The two best performers were our old friend the false bellbird, with its series of ringing whistles, and a shy, attractive ant-thrush.

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