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What is a collybird?

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Jessicamartinez ∙

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∙ 16y ago
Updated: 11/27/2025

A collybird is an old term that refers to a blackbird, particularly the common blackbird (Turdus merula). The name is derived from the word "colly," meaning black, and it is often associated with traditional English carols, such as "The Twelve Days of Christmas," where it appears in the line "four calling birds." The term is less commonly used today but reflects historical language and cultural references to these birds.

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