flycatcher

• 指一类以在空中捕食昆虫为生的鸟类，包括小型鸣禽（如鹟科鸟类）以及体型较大的美洲种类。

A noun referring to a type of bird that catches insects while in flight, including both small songbirds and larger American species.

1. B2formal

   Any of a large group of small songbirds that feed on insects caught while flying.

   鹟

   • A spotted flycatcher perched on the fence, waiting for its prey.
   • The forest was alive with the calls of various flycatchers.
   • We spotted a pied flycatcher during our morning walk.

2. B2formalamerican

   Large American birds that characteristically catch insects on the wing.

   大型美洲鸟

   • The great crested flycatcher is common in eastern North America.
   • A scissor-tailed flycatcher displayed its long tail feathers.
   • These flycatchers are known for their distinctive hunting style.