sky rat
n.— «It’s common to hear Canada geese referred to as “sky rats.” A term reserved for many years by seagulls along the Jersey shore.» —“No swan song yet for Canada geese” by Dale Machesic PhillyBurbs.com (Pennsylvania) Sept. 10, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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