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butcherbird

butc·her·bird

uncommon

noun

1.

shrikes that impale their prey on thorns

2.

large carnivorous Australian bird with the shrike-like habit of impaling prey on thorns

Origin

From butcher + bird, from its habit of hanging its prey.

Phrases

  • black butcherbird

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