Ortolan

·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.