catbird

• Nom désignant soit un oiseau chanteur nord-américain connu pour son cri semblable à un miaulement de chat, soit l'une des diverses espèces d'oiseaux australiens dont les mâles construisent des structures décorées pour attirer les femelles.

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.

   Oiseau-jardinier d'Australie

   • 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.

   Synonymesbowerbird

2. B2formalamerican

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

   Moqueur chat

   • 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.