Old World Flycatcher (Noun)
Meaning
Any of a large group of small songbirds that feed on insects taken on the wing.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- In the early morning hours, the old world flycatcher flitted about the garden, effortlessly snatching insects from mid-air.
- The distinctive blue-gray plumage of the old world flycatcher caught the eye of the amateur birdwatcher.
- These agile birds are members of the old world flycatcher family, known for their quick reflexes and impressive aerial acrobatics.
- As she walked through the forest, the biologist caught a glimpse of a young old world flycatcher taking its first unsure flights.
- Old world flycatchers, such as the spotted flycatcher and the pied flycatcher, are familiar visitors to many backyards and parks during their annual migrations.