parson bird

noun

parson bird

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First recorded in 1855–60

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C19: so called because of its dark plumage with white neck feathers

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The dark blue tui, called parson bird, from certain throat-feathers like white bands, will sing with a note that out-rivals any blackbird.

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Wilson, "Fairyland": `Parson Bird' — The Tui, or New Zealand mocking bird.

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