thornbill

/θɔrnˈbɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small to medium-sized bird of the honeyeater family, native to Australia, characterized by its distinctive appearance and behavior.

“The ornithologist spotted a thornbill flitting between the branches of the eucalyptus tree.”

Synonyms

  • Australian bird
  • honeyeater

Antonyms

  • bird of prey
  • large bird