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