Ortolan

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·noun In England, the wheatear (Saxicola oenanthe).

II. Ortolan ·noun In America, the sora, or Carolina rail (Porzana Carolina). ·see Sora.

III. Ortolan ·noun A European singing bird (Emberiza hortulana), about the size of the lark, with black wings. It is esteemed delicious food when fattened. Called also bunting.