OUTOFPAPUA database: Lexicons of the West Papuan language area

Entry record from Remijsen (2017): Matbat

iya³m

•  n. bird of prey (generic term; includes kites and owls, among others).

iya³m lɛ⁴¹n de²¹lo

•  n. brahminy kite.

Literally: ‘iya³m of the sago tree top

Scientific name: Haliastur indus

iya³m tawi³

•  n. refers to “smaller” iya³m – unclear whether this means immature or smaller variety.