Pachycephala (Noun)
Meaning
Arboreal insectivorous birds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The collared pachycephala is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae found in Australia and southern New Guinea.
- Several species of pachycephalas have adaptations that allow them to forage for insects in the bark and twigs of trees.
- Pachycephalas are known for their loud, melodic songs, which they often use to establish dominance in their territories.
- The chestnut-breasted pachycephala is a migratory species that travels from its breeding grounds in New Guinea to its wintering grounds in Australia.
- In their natural habitats, pachycephalas can be seen flitting between branches, using their sharp eyesight to catch small insects in mid-air.