grass-bird
noun
: any of numerous birds associated with open grassy country: such as
a
: sandpiper
especially
: pectoral sandpiper
b(1)
: fernbird
(2)
: a closely related Australian bird (Megalurus gramineus)
c
: a small warbler (Sphenoeacus afer) of southern Africa
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“Grass-bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grass-bird. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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