fieldfare
/ˈfiːldfɛː
/noun
A large migratory thrush with a grey head, breeding in northern Eurasia.
- Turdus pilaris, family Turdidae.
- Most observations relate to larks, pipits and finches but kestrels are capable of taking such quarry as fieldfares, turtle doves and lapwing.
- In the fields there were plenty fieldfares and redwings who are related to the song thrush.
Origin
Late Old English feldefare, perhaps from feld 'field' + the base of faran 'to travel' (see fare).