ricebird
/ˈrʌɪsbəːd/noun
1The bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus, flocks of which often frequent rice fields while on migration.
2Any of various other birds, especially songbirds, (supposedly) found in rice fields.
- Formerly frequently as an item of food, as were bobolinks..
3The Java sparrow, Padda oryzivora (family Estrildidae), which frequents rice fields in Asia and is popular as a cage bird.
Origin
Early 18th century (in an earlier sense). From rice + bird.