catbird

• Существительное, обозначающее либо североамериканскую певчую птицу, известную своим мяукающим криком, похожим на кошачий, либо одну из различных австралийских птиц, самцы которых строят украшенные сооружения для привлечения самок.

A noun referring to either a North American songbird known for its cat-like mewing call, or any of various Australian birds whose males build ornamented structures to attract females.

1. Australian bowerbirdC1formalaustralian

   Any of various birds of the Australian region whose males build ornamented structures resembling bowers in order to attract females.

   Австралийская беседковая птица

   • The male catbird spends hours decorating its bower with colorful objects.
   • Researchers observed a catbird arranging blue berries around its nest.
   • Catbirds in the rainforest are known for their elaborate courtship displays.

   Synonymsbowerbird

2. B2formalamerican

   A North American songbird whose call resembles a cat's mewing.

   Североамериканская певчая птица

   • A catbird perched on the fence and began its distinctive mewing song.
   • We heard a catbird in the backyard early this morning.
   • The gray catbird is a common visitor to suburban gardens.