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warbird 
n. the scarlet tanager, Piranga olivacea.
- 1816-37 (1956) This bird is very generally known in Canada by the name of War-bird, as much I suppose from its colour as from its having been seen in unusual numbers immediately preceding the late war with the United States.
- 1836 . . . the American war-bird [is] a very beautiful creature . . . in plumage.
- 1866 In succession arrive the scarlet war-bird, its gorgeous hues glancing among the green leaves of the forest. . . .
- 1956 Scarlet Tanager [is also called] war bird. . . .
- 1816-37 (1956) This bird is very generally known in Canada by the name of War-bird, as much I suppose from its colour as from its having been seen in unusual numbers immediately preceding the late war with the United States.