Widow Bird (Noun)
Meaning
Mostly black African weaverbird.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The widowbird is known for its distinctive black plumage with a bright yellow shoulder patch during breeding season.
- Male widowbirds are polygynous and will often have multiple females in their territory.
- The widowbird's nest is a spherical structure made of grasses and lined with soft materials to protect the eggs and chicks.
- Widowbirds are found in wetland areas and grasslands throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
- The widowbird's diet consists mainly of insects, seeds, and small fruits, which it forages for on the ground.