Grassbird

/ˈɡræsbɜːrd/ noun

Definition

A small to medium-sized songbird that lives in grasslands and open fields, often of brownish color.

Etymology

From grass + bird (Old English 'brid'); straightforward compound describing habitat preference.

Kelly Says

Many bird names directly describe where they live—'grassbird,' 'woodpecker,' 'water warbler'—which is essentially how birdwatchers think, turning observation into taxonomy.

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