toothbill (Meaning)
toothbill (n.)
A peculiar fruit-eating ground pigeon (Didunculus strigiostris) native of the Samoan Islands, and noted for its resemblance, in several characteristics, to the extinct dodo. Its beak is stout and strongly hooked, and the mandible has two or three strong teeth toward the end. Its color is chocolate red. Called also toothbilled pigeon, and manu-mea.
Synonyms & Antonyms of toothbill
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toothbill Sentence Examples
- The toothbill is a unique bird species known for its distinctive notched beak.
- The toothbill's beak has small, tooth-like projections, which it uses to crack open seeds.
- Toothbills are found in humid forests and woodlands in Africa.
- They are reddish-brown in color with white and black markings.
- Toothbills feed primarily on seeds, but also eat insects and fruit.
- They build cup-shaped nests in trees or low bushes.
- Toothbills typically lay two to three eggs per clutch.
- The incubation period for toothbill eggs is around 14 days.
- Toothbills are monogamous and form long-term breeding pairs.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the toothbill from habitat loss and hunting.
FAQs About the word toothbill
A peculiar fruit-eating ground pigeon (Didunculus strigiostris) native of the Samoan Islands, and noted for its resemblance, in several characteristics, to the
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The toothbill is a unique bird species known for its distinctive notched beak.
The toothbill's beak has small, tooth-like projections, which it uses to crack open seeds.
Toothbills are found in humid forests and woodlands in Africa.
They are reddish-brown in color with white and black markings.
