whinchat
/ˈwɪnˌtʃæt/
noun
- A small brown and white songbird found in open countryside, known for its short, sharp call.
- Birdwatchers spotted a whinchat in the meadow during the spring migration.
- A whinchat perched on a fence post, flicking its tail nervously.
- The whinchat's song is a series of short, scratchy notes.