hammerbird

/ˈhæmərbɜːrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bird that uses its beak to hunt for food, such as a hammer-headed shark-hunting bird or a bird that forages for food in a manner similar to hammering.

“The hammerbird’s unique hunting method allowed it to thrive in its coastal habitat.”

Synonyms

  • hammer-headed bird
  • piscivorous bird

Antonyms

  • frugivorous bird
  • seed-eating bird