crow blackbird
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of crow blackbird
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Example Sentences
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The crow blackbird has all the natural cunning of his prototype, the crow.
From Wake-Robin by Burroughs, John
A college professor wrote me that he had seen a crow blackbird catch a small fish and fly away with it in its beak.
From Ways of Nature by Burroughs, John
He chased the crow blackbird who happened to fly over on business of his own, and by calls for help brought the whole robin population about the ears of the intruder.
From Little Brothers of the Air by Miller, Olive Thorne
The parrot, macaw and toucan are found in all parts; the crow, blackbird, Mexican jay, ricebird, swallow, rainbird, wood-pecker, humming-bird and trogon are also widely distributed.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various
I have myself seen a crow blackbird kill an English sparrow.
From Ways of Nature by Burroughs, John
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