Dollarbird

/ˈdɒlərˌbɜːrd/ noun

Definition

A tropical Asian bird with distinctive white spots on its wings resembling dollar coins.

Etymology

English compound: 'dollar' + 'bird,' from the white circular markings on the wings that resemble currency coins.

Kelly Says

This bird got named because colonists recognized white circular spots as resembling money—it's a funny reminder that even in nature, humans see economics everywhere.

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