noun
thrush; dusky thrush
Refers to thrushes, especially the dusky thrush (Turdus naumanni), a common winter bird in Japan.
冬になると、庭にツグミがやって来る。
In winter, thrushes come to the garden.
Alternate kanji form; rarely used.
The origin is uncertain; the name may be onomatopoeic, mimicking the bird's call.