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Definition of stitchbird

stitchbird

/ˈstɪtʃˌbɜːrd/
stitch · bird
Plural:stitchbirds
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stitchbird Lexical Profile

stitchbird Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

New Zealand A rare, nectar-feeding forest bird native to the North Island of New Zealand and adjacent offshore islands, characterized by the male's distinct yellow shoulder bands and a high-pitched call.

Example

"Conservationists have worked tirelessly to protect the endangered stitchbird by establishing predator-free island sanctuaries."

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• Nearby Words

stirling falls
stirrup
stitch
stitchbird
stoat
stock
stockholm

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century in New Zealand, named for the bird's high-pitched, clicking alarm call which early European settlers thought sounded like the word 'stitch'. It is also widely known by its Māori name, hihi.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stitchbird. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stitchbird
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