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songbird

Any oscine passerine (suborder Passere), all of which have a complex vocal organ, the syrinx. Some species (e.g., thrushes) produce melodious songs; others (e.g., crows) have a harsh voice; and some do little or no singing. See also birdsong.

songbird
1. any passerine bird of the suborder Oscines, having highly developed vocal organs and, in most, a musical call
2. any bird having a musical call


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