The story
From skunk + bird, because its black and white markings resemble those of a skunk.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus). Full definition →
From skunk + bird, because its black and white markings resemble those of a skunk.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.