King bird

king·bird

[king-burd]
noun
any of several American tyrant flycatchers of the genus Tyrannus, especially T. tyrannus (eastern kingbird) of North America, known for their pugnacious disposition toward predators.
Also called bee martin.


Origin:
1770–80, Americanism; king + bird

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kingbird (ˈkɪŋˌbɜːd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
any of several large American flycatchers of the genus Tyrannus, esp T. tyrannus (eastern kingbirdorbee martin)

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