stitchbird

/ˈstɪtʃbaɪrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A New Zealand bird of the family Artamidae, previously considered a member of the weka family, but now classified as a member of the butcherbird family.

“The stitchbird’s unique song has long been a popular subject for ornithologists studying its behavior.”

Synonyms

  • hihi
  • weta bird

Antonyms

  • songbird