Phoebe Bird (Noun)
Meaning
Small dun-colored North American flycatcher.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Eastern Phoebe bird, known scientifically as Sayornis phoebe, is a small dun-colored flycatcher that breeds in eastern North America.
- In the yard, a lone Phoebe bird perched on a branch, its chest a soft brown against the snow-covered landscape.
- Phoebe bird nests are typically built into rock faces or eaves, often just above human height.
- These cavity-nesting birds, including the Phoebe bird, play a vital role in forest ecosystems.
- Birdwatchers looked up in amazement as a Phoebe bird darted effortlessly after a horde of swarming insects in mid-air.