Lincoln's sparrow en · NOUN
Etymology
Named by John James Audubon after his friend Thomas Lincoln, who shot the bird on an expedition with Audubon to Nova Scotia in 1834.
Meanings
- Melospiza lincolnii, a small sparrow native to North America.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln's sparrows | Number=Plur | lexicographic |