short-billed marsh wren
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of short-billed marsh wren
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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In such meadows the short-billed marsh wren, a slightly smaller sprite, prefers to live.
From Birds Every Child Should Know by Blanchan, Neltje
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