Complete Definition of "rainbird"

English

Etymology
From the sound of their call, a beautiful liquid gurgle rising and falling like water pouring from a bottle.

Noun
en-noun

  1. (South Africa) Any of the coucal species Centropus supercilliosus, C. cupreicadus or C. senegalensis.

Usage notes
The common name is used throughout the birds' ranges which extend through Africa.

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