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phoebe bird

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun phoebe bird has 1 sense
  1. phoebe, phoebe bird, Sayornis phoebe - small dun-colored North American flycatcher
    --1 is a kind of New World flycatcher, flycatcher, tyrant flycatcher, tyrant bird
    --1 is a member of Sayornis, genus Sayornis

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Phoebe Bird

Definition:

A phoebe bird refers to any member of the genus sayornis, which is a group of small, insectivorous birds found in the Americas. They are known for their distinctive flycatching behavior and their ability to frequently bob their tails up and down.

Senses:

1. Noun: A type of bird belonging to the genus sayornis.

2. Noun: A nickname given to someone named Phoebe.

Usages:

Popular:

  • The phoebe bird is often found near bodies of water, where it hunts for insects.
  • The phoebe bird's constant tail-bobbing makes it easy to recognize.
  • During summer, phoebe birds migrate northwards in search of suitable breeding grounds.

Local:

  • In my local area, the phoebe bird is a common sight in the nearby park.
  • Local folklore suggests that spotting a phoebe bird is a sign of good luck.
  • Residents take pride in preserving the habitats favored by phoebe birds.

Examples:

Noun - sense 1:

  1. I spotted a phoebe bird perched on a tree branch.
  2. The call of the phoebe bird echoed through the forest.
  3. During my hike, I encountered several species of phoebe birds.

Noun - sense 2:

  1. Phoebe, the nickname given to our classmate, had a sweet voice just like the phoebe bird.
  2. We cheered as Phoebe the basketball player scored the winning point.
  3. Phoebe, a talented artist, painted a beautiful portrait of the phoebe bird.

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