kiskadee
/kis-kuh-dee/US // ˈkɪs kəˌdi //
纪晓岚,纪元,纪晓波,纪晓辉
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : any of several American flycatchers of the genus Pitangus, especially P. sulphuratus, ranging from the southwest U.S. to Argentina and noted for their loud calls and aggressive nature.
Examples
Pitangus sulphuratus guatimalensis (Lafresnaye): Great Kiskadee.
Luncheon on the day following the kiskadee bird's narrow squeak for his life was a dreary affair for Mr. Fitzhugh Carroll.
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