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great kiskadee
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noun
1.
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kiskadee
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kiskadee
[
kis
-k
uh
-dee]
/ˈkɪs kəˌdi/
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noun
1.
any of several American flycatchers of the genus
Pitangus,
especially
P. sulphuratus
(great kiskadee)
ranging from the southwest U.S. to Argentina and noted for their loud calls and aggressive nature.
Origin of
kiskadee
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1890-1895
First recorded in
1890-95;
said to be imitative
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Pitangus sulphuratus guatimalensis (Lafresnaye):
great kiskadee
.
Summer Birds From the Yucatan Peninsula
Erwin E. Klaas
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