Blackbird

n.	1.	(Zool.) In England, a species of thrush (Turdus merula), a singing bird with a fin note; the merle. In America the name is given to several birds, as the Quiscalus versicolor, or crow blackbird; the Agelæus phœniceus, or red-winged blackbird; the cowbird; the rusty grackle, etc. See Redwing.
	1.	Among slavers and pirates, a negro or Polynesian.
	2.	A native of any of the islands near Queensland; - called also Kanaka.
v. i.	1.	to engage in the slave trade.

Noun	1.	blackbird - any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black Synonyms: New World blackbird
	2.	blackbird - common black European thrush Synonyms: European blackbird, merl, merle, ousel, ouzel, Turdus merula

To see a blackbird in your dream, is a bad omen, bringing about misfortune for you in the coming weeks. It also signifies your lack of motivation and that you are not utilizing your full potential. To see a flying blackbird in your dream, signifies good fortune.Agelaius phoeniceus, American oriole, cowbird, crow blackbird, Euphagus carilonus, grackle, New World blackbird, New World oriole, oriole, red-winged blackbird, redwing, rusty blackbird, rusty grackle