Thrush

Thrush, name for a family (Turdidae) of slender-billed songbirds found in most parts of the world. The plumage is often gray or red-brown, and many species have speckled or striated breasts. The tail is usually rounded or square and is held erect in some species. Birds of worldwide distribution, they feed largely on insects, worms, and snails, but many species also take fruit and berries. Species include the robin, the nightingale, the hermit thrush, and the bluebird.