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hangbird

hangbird

9.9
A small bright songbird that makes a hanging nest
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : oriol colgante
  • The bright plumage of the hangbird made it easy to spot in the treetops.

Examples

  • A hangbird was busy weaving its nest from fine grasses and fibers.

  • Many birdwatchers are excited to see the arrival of the hangbird each spring.

  • Look at that beautiful hangbird over there!

  • The hangbird is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Birdwatchers enjoyed watching the hangbird build its nest high in the trees.

  • In spring, the hangbird returns to the area, showcasing its brightly colored feathers.

  • The hangbird is often seen hanging from branches as it constructs its intricate nest.

Synonyms

Icterus galbula galbula
vshangbird
  • Specialized
9.9

A small orange and black songbird found in eastern North America

focuses on bright plumage and a hanging nest rather than geographic range

Surface Forms

hangbird singular
hangbirds plural

Morphology

hangbird = hang + bird (transparent) = hang + bird

The compound 'hangbird' is directly formed from 'hang' + 'bird' and its meaning ('a bird associated with hanging nests/behaviour') is inferable from the components.

Etymology

Hangbird comes from the simple parts hang and bird, and it names a kind of oriole that makes a hanging nest, so you can remember it as the bird that 'hangs' its home from a tree.