Any bird known for its clear, melodious song that sounds like a flute; especially certain species of thrushes or warblers.
Compound of 'flute' (the instrument, from Old French 'floute') and 'bird' (from Old English 'brid'). Named descriptively for the bird's resemblance to flute music.
Wood thrushes actually have flute-like songs so pure that people confuse them with actual instruments—their double vocal cords let them sing two notes simultaneously, creating that eerie flute effect.
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