catbird

== English == === Alternative forms === cat bird === Etymology === From cat +‎ bird, because its cry is said to resemble that of a cat. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkatbɜːd/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkatbɝd/ === Noun === catbird (plural catbirds) An American passerine bird of the genera Dumetella and Melanoptila. Any of four species of Australasian bowerbirds of the genera Ailuroedus and Scenopoeetes. A babbler-like bird from eastern Africa, Parophasma galinieri. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === catbird on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Dumetella carolinensis on Wikispecies.Wikispecies Melanoptila glabrirostris on Wikispecies.Wikispecies Ailuroedus on Wikispecies.Wikispecies Scenopoeetes on Wikispecies.Wikispecies Parophasma galinieri on Wikispecies.Wikispecies