drozd

Drozd is a term used in several Slavic languages with multiple meanings. In its most common sense, drozd denotes the thrush, a group of medium-sized songbirds in the family Turdidae. In Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian, drozd is the standard word for thrush, and it also appears as a family name in several Slavic-speaking regions.

Thrushes are typically brownish or gray-brown songbirds with distinctive melodies. They inhabit woodlands, gardens, hedgerows, and open countryside across Europe and Asia, and their habits often include foraging on the ground for invertebrates and fruit. Thrushes are known for their varied, musical songs and foraging behaviors that bring them into proximity with humans in cultivated areas.

As a surname, Drozd is carried by individuals in Poland, Ukraine, and neighboring regions. It is one of several Slavic names derived from the bird name and is found across various professions and communities.

In other contexts, the name drozd has been used in branding, literature, and popular culture, occasionally invoking associations with birds, nature, or local folklore. The term can also appear in place names or as a cultural reference within Slavic-language media.