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Orthotomus

Orthotomus

1 9.9
A small Asian bird that sews leaves together to make its nest
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Orthotomus
  • Many birdwatchers travel to Southeast Asia hoping to spot a rare Orthotomus.

Examples

  • The Orthotomus species are remarkably skilled at weaving intricate nests from leaves.

  • Researchers observed an Orthotomus building its distinctive nest in the garden.

  • Look at that Orthotomus!

  • The Orthotomus is known for its unique nest-building technique.

  • The Orthotomus cleverly stitches leaves together to create a cozy nest for its chicks.

  • I watched as the Orthotomus pulled fibers from nearby plants to sew its nest.

  • The remarkable Orthotomus is known for its unique ability to craft nests from leaves.

Synonyms

tailorbird
vsOrthotomus
  • Indian
1 9.6

A small Asian bird that sews leaves to hide its nest

is the scientific genus name used for that group of nesting birds

Surface Forms

Orthotomus singular
Orthotomuses plural

Etymology

Orthotomus comes from Greek parts ortho- 'straight' and -tomus 'cut', the same ortho- you see in orthodox and the 'cut' idea in anatomy. A helpful image is a small bird cutting neat pieces of leaf and sewing them together like a tailor, which explains why these birds are called tailorbirds.