Ant Bird (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various dull-colored South American birds that feeding on ants some following army ant swarms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The antbird is a common sight in the dense rainforests of South America, where it forages for ants and other small insects.
- In the Amazon basin, the antbird can often be seen following army ant swarms, feeding on the fleeing insects.
- The antbird's dull plumage allows it to blend in with its surroundings, making it a challenging bird to spot in the wild.
- Antbirds are known to form symbiotic relationships with certain species of ant, following the ants' swarms to feed on the insects they disturb.
- The antbird's unique feeding behavior has fascinated ornithologists and naturalists, who study the bird's adaptations to its environment.