honeycreeper

• Nom désignant soit un oiseau passereau de taille petite ou moyenne endémique des îles hawaïennes, soit un petit oiseau chanteur tropical américain aux couleurs vives et au bec courbé adapté à la consommation de nectar.

A noun referring to either a small to medium-sized finch native to the Hawaiian islands, or a small, brightly colored tropical American songbird with a curved bill adapted for feeding on nectar.

1. Hawaiian honeycreeperC1formal

   A small to medium-sized finch native to the Hawaiian islands, known for its diverse colors and specialized beaks.

   Drepanis (ou grimpereau hawaïen)

   • The Hawaiian honeycreeper is a unique bird found only in the archipelago.
   • Many species of honeycreeper are endangered due to habitat loss.
   • The 'i'iwi is a well-known type of Hawaiian honeycreeper with bright red feathers.

2. Tropical American honeycreeperC1formal

   A small, brightly colored songbird from tropical America, characterized by a curved bill adapted for feeding on nectar.

   Sucrier à bec courbe

   • The tropical American honeycreeper uses its curved bill to extract nectar from flowers.
   • These honeycreepers are often seen flitting among the blossoms in the rainforest.
   • The green honeycreeper is a common sight in Central and South America.