General
kiskadee
What does kiskadee mean?
A common noisy bird (Pitangus sulphuratus) named for its call, with a bright yellow breast.
"A kiskadee wake me up every morning bawling outside."
Origin
Trinidad & Tobago; onomatopoeic, from its call resembling French 'qu'est-ce qu'il dit'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a kiskadee?
A kiskadee is a common noisy bird with a bright yellow breast, named after its distinctive call.
Where does the name kiskadee come from?
It is onomatopoeic, imitating its call, which French speakers heard as 'qu'est-ce qu'il dit' (what does he say).
Is the kiskadee the national bird of anywhere?
The kiskadee is one of the two national birds featured on Trinidad & Tobago's coat of arms.
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