native companion

noun

, Ornithology.

native companion

First recorded in 1810–20

C19: so called because the birds were observed in pairs

Malcolm understood instantly that his native companion had found the ekka-wallah more communicative.

I believe you can sleep on end like a blooming native-companion.

Another bird that was seen by our friends, but not captured, is the one known as the native companion.

So Dot alighted from the pouch, and joined in the conversation, and the Native Companion was much interested in hearing her story.

Charley shot a native companion; a Fabirou was seen crossing our camp.

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