buceros

/ˈbuːsɪrɒs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of large, colorful hornbills found in tropical Asia, characterized by their brightly colored plumage and distinctive casque, or horn, on their beaks.

“The birdwatcher spotted a majestic buceros perched in a tree, its vibrant feathers catching the sunlight.”

Synonyms

  • hornbill
  • pigeon-bird

Antonyms

  • finch
  • sparrow