- (n.) In America, the sora or Carolina rail (Porzana Carolina). See Sora.
- (n.) In England, the wheatear (Saxicola oenanthe).
- (n.) A European singing bird (Emberiza hortulana), about the size of the lark, with black wings. It is esteemed delicious food when fattened. Called also bunting.
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