Flycatcher (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of a large group of small songbirds that feed on insects taken on the wing.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Large American birds that characteristically catch insects on the wing.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The western kingbird is a large flycatcher native to North America, recognized by its slate-gray plumage and white underside.
- A large flycatcher perched atop a telephone pole, scanning the surrounding area for potential prey.
- During the summer months, the great crested flycatcher migrates to the eastern United States, where it can be found in open woodlands.
- The scissor-tailed flycatcher is known for its impressive courtship displays, which involve aerial acrobatics and singing.
- The vermilion flycatcher, with its vibrant red plumage, is a striking example of a large American flycatcher species.