scissor bird
/ˈsɪzə bəːd/(also scissors-bird)
noun
1= scissortail.
2Any of various other birds with a tail, bill, or call that is reminiscent of scissors; especially a frigate bird (genus Fregata).
Origin
Mid 19th century. In some forms from the singular of scissors + bird.
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