thornbill (Meaning)
Wordnet
thornbill (n)
any of various South American hummingbirds with a sharp pointed bill
Webster
thornbill (n.)
Any one of several species of small, brilliantly colored American birds of the genus Rhamphomicron. They have a long, slender, sharp bill, and feed upon honey, insects, and the juice of the sugar cane.
Synonyms & Antonyms of thornbill
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thornbill Sentence Examples
- The variegated thornbill is a small passerine bird native to Australia.
- Thornbills are named for their sharp, pointed bills.
- The buff-rumped thornbill is known for its distinctive yellow rump.
- The inland thornbill is well-adapted to arid environments.
- Thornbills are social birds and often live in small groups.
- The brown thornbill is a common bird in Australian woodlands.
- Thornbills play an important role in the ecosystem by consuming insects.
- The yellow thornbill is a migratory species that breeds in temperate regions.
- The striated thornbill has a distinctive black streak through its eye.
- Thornbills are an important part of the Australian birdwatching community.
FAQs About the word thornbill
any of various South American hummingbirds with a sharp pointed billAny one of several species of small, brilliantly colored American birds of the genus Rhampho
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The variegated thornbill is a small passerine bird native to Australia.
Thornbills are named for their sharp, pointed bills.
The buff-rumped thornbill is known for its distinctive yellow rump.
The inland thornbill is well-adapted to arid environments.
