The species is seen as a good "dual-purpose bird".
They're good birds in all the stories I've ever read.
This historic interest has also translated into reasonably good bird counts over at least the last century.
There now, you good bird, well done," he said approvingly.
He's rather a good old bird himself.
According to the society, there is also good bird watching on the outskirts of the park.
"You*re a good bird, baby, but you've seen the last of me!"
By now there are three good little birds' nests.
It was a scarlet tanager, a good bird but not the cardinal he was looking for.
Wherever there's dead men and quiet, you'll find a good many birds, that's been my experience.