great crested flycatcher

noun

1. a North American flycatcher, Myiarchus crinitus, noted for its use of the castoff skins of snakes in building its nest.

Word History and Origins

Origin of great crested flycatcher¹

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

Example Sentences

Thus I made further acquaintance with the great-crested flycatcher.

From Project Gutenberg

The great crested flycatcher has a harsh voice, but the pathetic and silvery note of the wood pewee more than makes up for it.

From Project Gutenberg

The nest of the great-crested flycatcher is seldom free from snake skins, three or four being sometimes woven into it.

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