scissortail

• Nom désignant un oiseau passereau d'Amérique du Nord (genre Tyrannus) au plumage gris, à la poitrine blanche et aux flancs et sous-caudales teintés de saumon, caractérisé par une longue queue fourchue en forme de ciseaux.

A noun referring to a grey flycatcher found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America, characterized by a long forked tail, white breast, and salmon and scarlet markings.

1. A type of birdC1formalamerican

   A grey flycatcher found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America, characterized by a long forked tail, white breast, and salmon and scarlet markings.

   Tyrannus forficatus

   • The scissortail perched on the fence, its forked tail flicking.
   • We spotted a scissortail during our hike in Texas.
   • The bird's salmon and scarlet markings made it easy to identify.