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n. - Small North American finch seen chiefly in winter; White arctic bunting; Medium-sized Eurasian thrush seen chiefly in winter.

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  • Edith marshaled the information gleaned from her long-term snowbird status in Mexico.
  • Despite the recession, she thought she would find a job in a region known as a snowbird and senior roost.
  • I think we fall into a third category which was not listed, "snowbird".
  • Having spent 7 "snowbird" winters in Ajijic, we wish to experience the rainy season.
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