Butcherbird or woodchat (6 letters) — Crossword Helper

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The Clue

Butcherbird or woodchat (6 letter answer)

The Answer

SHRIKE

Tags

1952 bird butcherbird impale its oscine prey pulitzer shrike thorn woodchat

Notes

The answer SHRIKE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

Related Clues

Butcherbird
Oscine bird
Pulitzer bird of 1952
Bird that impales its prey on thorns

Definition

SHRIKE as a noun:

1. any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals