noun
- a type of thrush, especially the ring ousel or water ousel
Usage: chiefly British; ornithology
Examples
- The ring ousel is a mountain-dwelling bird related to the blackbird.
- We spotted a water ousel diving for insects in the stream.
- The ousel’s distinctive white collar made it easy to identify.
- Ring ousels migrate to warmer regions during winter.
- The water ousel can walk underwater while hunting for food.