rainbird
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
rain + bird, from the sound of their call, a beautiful liquid gurgle rising and falling like water pouring from a bottle.
Noun [edit]
rainbird (plural rainbirds)
- (South Africa) Any of the coucal species Centropus supercilliosus, Centropus cupreicadus, Centropus senegalensis.
Usage notes [edit]
The common name is used throughout the birds' ranges which extend through Africa.
