Takṣaka

In SB 1.19.4, the source synonym entry gives:

takṣaka — snake-bird

Translation for context

While the King was thus repenting, he received news of his imminent death, which would be due to the bite of a snake-bird, occasioned by the curse spoken by the sage's son. The King accepted this as good news, for it would be the cause of his indifference toward worldly things.

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