monkey-bird
/ˈmʌŋkɪˌbəːd/noun
A bird likened to a monkey in some way, especially in respect of its call; (formerly) (South African ) the red-billed or green wood-hoopoe, Phoeniculus purpureus (also called kakelaar).
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Robert Schomburgk (1804–1865), surveyor and traveller. From monkey + bird.