bokmakierie

English

Etymology

From Afrikaans bokmakierie.

Noun

bokmakierie (plural bokmakieries)

1. A shrike endemic to Southern Africa, with olive upper parts, a yellow underside, and a deep black gorget.
   • 1998, Andy Swash, [1]:

     The remarkable Bokmakierie is endemic to the Southern African region, and is found on broken ground in the cooler parts of the country. It has adapted to the urban environment, and is a common garden bird in many towns and cities. The Bokmakierie has a wide range of ringing duets.

Afrikaans

Etymology

Onomatopoeic from its call.

Noun

bokmakierie (plural bokmakieries)

1. bokmakierie, a species of shrike