kingbird

/'kiɳbə:d/

Thân thiện

A kingbird perches on a fence post watching for insects.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large American flycatcher: A kingbird is a type of passerine bird belonging to the genus Tyrannus, known for its aggressive defense of territory and its habit of catching insects in flight.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We saw a kingbird perched on the fence post, watching for insects.
  • The Eastern kingbird is easily identified by its white-tipped tail.

Advanced Usage

• "Tyrant flycatcher": This is a common alternative name for birds in the family Tyrannidae, which includes the kingbird, highlighting their aggressive nature.
  • The kingbird, a type of tyrant flycatcher, fiercely chased the crow away from its nest.

Variants and Related Words

• Eastern kingbird (): A specific, common species of kingbird with a dark gray head and back, and a white belly and tail tip.
• Western kingbird (): Another species with a gray head, pale throat, and yellow belly.

Synonyms

• Flycatcher: A general term for insectivorous birds that catch prey in the air.
• Tyrant bird: Another name for birds in the family Tyrannidae.

Related Phrases

• "Kingbird's aggression": A phrase referring to the bird's famously bold behavior.
  • The kingbird's aggression is legendary; it will attack much larger birds of prey.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large American flycatcher

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tyrannus tyrannus