Petchary (Noun)
Meaning
A kingbird that breeds in the southeastern United States and winters in tropical America; similar to but larger than the eastern kingbird.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The petchary's distinctive call echoes through the forest as it makes its way south for the winter.
- During its migration, the petchary can be seen foraging for insects in open fields and along roadsides.
- Researchers are studying the petchary's breeding habits to better understand the species' population dynamics.
- In its tropical wintering grounds, the petchary often perches atop tall trees, surveying its surroundings.
- The petchary is a formidable hunter, capable of catching large dragonflies and other insects in mid-air.