Melierax canorus or musicus

Melierax canorus or musicus
Chanting Chant"ing (ch[.a]nt"[i^]ng), n. Singing, esp. as a chant is sung. [1913 Webster]

{Chanting falcon} (Zo["o]l.), an African falcon ({Melierax canorus or musicus}). The male has the habit, remarkable in a bird of prey, of singing to his mate, while she is incubating. [1913 Webster]


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  • Chanting — Chant ing (ch[.a]nt [i^]ng), n. Singing, esp. as a chant is sung. [1913 Webster] {Chanting falcon} (Zo[ o]l.), an African falcon ({Melierax canorus or musicus}). The male has the habit, remarkable in a bird of prey, of singing to his mate, while… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Chanting falcon — Chanting Chant ing (ch[.a]nt [i^]ng), n. Singing, esp. as a chant is sung. [1913 Webster] {Chanting falcon} (Zo[ o]l.), an African falcon ({Melierax canorus or musicus}). The male has the habit, remarkable in a bird of prey, of singing to his… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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