1. plural of catbird; North American songbirds with gray plumage that make cat-like mewing sounds

Examples

• The catbirds nested in the dense shrubs behind our house.
• We heard several catbirds calling from the thicket this morning.
• Gray catbirds are common visitors to backyard bird feeders.
• The ornithologist spotted three catbirds during the nature walk.
• Catbirds often mimic the songs of other bird species.
• The garden attracted many catbirds with its berry-producing plants.