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
Circle of Oak and Mistletoe Circle of Oak and Mistletoe The Circle of Oak and Mistletoe (O&M) is a Wiccan teaching coven based in Flagstaff Hill in the City of Onkaparinga; and an online teaching group and community. It is the founding coven of the Community Church of Inclusive Wicca which was incorporated in South Australia in 2008. Whilst primarily a group for Australian practitioners, it has evolved into a provider of teaching services globally. Oak and Mistletoe was founded by Dr. Ziggy Smith (Craft name – Amethyst Treleven) in 2005 in Western Australia. It started as a small face to face teaching group, but