wrytail

/ˈraɪteɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small bird (Oreoscoptes montanus) of western North America having a long, stiff tail and a distinctive call.

“The wrytail’s unique song filled the night air as we hiked through the desert.”

Synonyms

  • desert bird
  • small bird

Antonyms

  • forest bird
  • large bird