Mistle thrush International Union for Conservation of Nature as being of least concern. The mistle thrush was first described by Linnaeus in his "Systema naturae" in 1758 under its current scientific names. "Turdus" is the Latin for "thrush", and "viscivorus", "mistletoe eater", comes from "viscum" "mistletoe" and "vorare", "to devour". The bird's liking for mistletoe berries is also indicated by its English name, "mistle" being an old name for the plant. There are more than 60 species of medium to large thrushes in the genus "Turdus", characterised by rounded heads, longish pointed wings, and usually melodious songs. A mitochondrial DNA study identified
Mistletoe (Justin Bieber song) on November 6, 2011. Bieber performed the song on November 20, 2011 at the 2011 American Music Awards, and on November 10, 2011 at the Bambi Awards and on German "X Factor". He performed "Mistletoe" on the semi-final on UK "The X Factor". He additionally performed the song on the UK ITV Christmas special "This is Justin Bieber" which aired on December 10, 2011 with featured guest Tinie Tempah. Mistletoe (Justin Bieber song) "Mistletoe" is a Christmas song by Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It was written and produced by Nasri, and Adam Messinger. The song was released on October 17,