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blackbird

black·bird [ blák bùrd ] (plural black·birds)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. bird with black feathers: a bird with black feathers showing a metallic sheen or bold patterns of yellow, orange, or red. Native to: North America.  Family Icteridae.

2. common European bird with black feathers: a common songbird of the thrush family, the male of which has black feathers and a yellow beak and the female, brown feathers. Native to: Europe.  Latin name Turdus merula.

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