spinebill

/ˈspaɪnbɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bird, typically found in Australia, characterized by its distinctive white throat patch and long, pointed bill.

“The spinebill was a rare sighting at the local wildlife sanctuary, with only a handful of species spotted in the area that year.”

Synonyms

  • Australian bird
  • sunbird

Antonyms

  • bird-of-prey
  • raptor