rackettail

/rækˈtætaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A North American bird, specifically the Western Racket-tailed Hummingbird (Penelope montagnii) or the Eastern Racket-tailed Hummingbird (Eupherusa poliocephala), characterized by its long, racket-like tail feathers.

“During the bird-watching trip, we spotted a beautiful rackettail perched on a nearby flower.”

Synonyms

  • hummingbird
  • racketbird

Antonyms

  • bird-of-prey
  • songless bird