English Dictionary

wattlebird

noun

Any of a group of Australian birds in the genus Anthochaera of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. / Any of three birds in the family Callaeidae, endemic to New Zealand.

The wattlebird is a native Australian bird known for its distinctive call.

意味（1）

Any of a group of Australian birds in the genus Anthochaera of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae.

In Hobart Town it is frequently exposed for sale in the markets with Bronzewing Pigeons and Wattlebirds, where it is known by the name of Ground-Dove, an appellation which has doubtless been given both from its habit of running and feeding upon the ground like the Pigeons […]

意味（2）

Any of three birds in the family Callaeidae, endemic to New Zealand.