The catbird’s note exactly resembles the voice of a kitten, that a stranger to it would instantly conclude that such an animal "had got bewildered in the branches".
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Catbird
//ˈkatbɜːd//
Synonyms for "catbird" (6 found)
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I recall a catbird high in the water oak above, swinging like a rag amid the branches, jabbering and screeching [...].
Source: wiktionary
The cat bird had a forlorn cry, like a whimpering child or the animal it is named for.
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