wattlebird

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of a group of Australian birds in the genus Anthochaera of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae.
  • Any of three birds in the family Callaeidae, endemic to New Zealand.

Etymology

Compound from English wattle + English bird.

Origin

English

bird

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