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parson bird
parson bird
noun
- another name for tui
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of parson bird1
First recorded in 1855–60
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of parson bird1
C19: so called because of its dark plumage with white neck feathers
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The dark blue tui, called parson bird, from certain throat-feathers like white bands, will sing with a note that out-rivals any blackbird.
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Wilson, "Fairyland": `Parson Bird' — The Tui, or New Zealand mocking bird.
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