thorntail (Meaning)

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thorntail (n.)

A beautiful South American humming bird (Gouldia Popelairii), having the six outer tail feathers long, slender, and pointed. The head is ornamented with a long, pointed crest.

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A beautiful South American humming bird (Gouldia Popelairii), having the six outer tail feathers long, slender, and pointed. The head is ornamented with a long,

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The thorntail sea snake's venomous fangs protruded from its tiny mouth.

Juvenile thorntails have brightly colored tails that attract prey.

The thorntail's scaled body provides excellent camouflage among coral reefs.

Predators avoid the thorntail because of its potent venom.