thornbill

• Substantivo que designa qualquer um dos diversos beija-flores da América do Sul caracterizados por um bico fino e pontiagudo.

A noun referring to any of various South American hummingbirds characterized by a sharp, pointed bill.

1. C2formal

   Any of various small South American hummingbirds characterized by a sharp, pointed bill.

   colibri-andino

   • The thornbill hovered near the bright red flower.
   • Ornithologists observed a rare species of thornbill in the Amazon.
   • The sharp bill of the thornbill is perfectly adapted for feeding on nectar.