drepanid

/ˈdrɛpənɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of Hawaiian honeycreepers, particularly the palila and the po’ouli, characterized by their distinctive beaks.

“The rare drepanid species are found only in the Hawaiian Islands.”

Synonyms

  • honeycreeper
  • passerine

Antonyms

  • bird-of-prey
  • non-passerine