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Noun: kingbird  'king,burd
  1. Large American flycatcher known for its aggressive behaviour
    "The kingbird fearlessly chased away a much larger hawk from its territory";
    - Tyrannus tyrannus

Derived forms: kingbirds

Type of: flycatcher, New World flycatcher, tyrant bird, tyrant flycatcher

Part of: genus Tyrannus, Tyrannus

Encyclopedia: Kingbird