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Definition of scrubbird
scrubbird
/ˈskrʌbˌbɜːrd/
scrub · bird
Plural:scrubbirds
scrubbird Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian Any of a small family (Atrichornithidae) of nearly flightless, ground-dwelling passerine birds native to the dense coastal undergrowth of Australia, known for their loud, piercing calls.
Example
"Conservationists have worked tirelessly to protect the remaining habitat of the noisy scrubbird in Western Australia."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from 'scrub' (referring to the bird's preferred habitat of dense undergrowth) and 'bird'. Coined in the mid-19th century following the scientific discovery of the species in Australia.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scrubbird. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scrubbird