butcherbird Antonyms
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Meaning of butcherbird
butcherbird (n)
shrikes that impale their prey on thorns
large carnivorous Australian bird with the shrike-like habit of impaling prey on thorns
butcherbird Sentence Examples
- The melodious song of the butcherbird echoed through the forest, signaling the start of a new day.
- Perched on a branch, the butcherbird scanned the grassy field below for insects and small prey.
- With swift and precise movements, the butcherbird swooped down to capture a grasshopper in its sharp beak.
- The distinctive black and white plumage of the butcherbird made it easily recognizable among the other birds in the aviary.
- Despite its name, the butcherbird doesn't actually butcher its prey but impales it on thorns or branches for later consumption.
- The butcherbird's piercing call warned nearby birds of potential danger in the area.
- In Australian folklore, the butcherbird is often associated with messages from the spirit world.
- Birdwatchers gathered eagerly to catch a glimpse of the rare pied butcherbird that had been spotted in the area.
- The butcherbird's nest, meticulously constructed of twigs and grass, was nestled high in the branches of a towering eucalyptus tree.
- As the sun dipped below the horizon, the butcherbird's evening serenade filled the air with a sense of tranquility.
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shrikes that impale their prey on thorns, large carnivorous Australian bird with the shrike-like habit of impaling prey on thorns
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The melodious song of the butcherbird echoed through the forest, signaling the start of a new day.
Perched on a branch, the butcherbird scanned the grassy field below for insects and small prey.
With swift and precise movements, the butcherbird swooped down to capture a grasshopper in its sharp beak.
The distinctive black and white plumage of the butcherbird made it easily recognizable among the other birds in the aviary.
