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negrito

negrito

9.9
A small South American bird with dark feathers that eats insects
  • noun
  • /nəˈɡriːtoʊ/
  • Specialized
: negrito (ave)
  • A male negrito displayed its striking dark feathers as it perched on a reed.

Examples

  • The negrito is often seen darting along the water's edge in search of insects.

  • Birdwatchers were excited to spot a rare Andean negrito during their trip.

  • The negrito is known for its striking appearance.

  • Many negritos inhabit the forests of South America.

  • The negrito is often seen darting along the water's edge in search of insects.

  • Birdwatchers were excited to spot a rare Andean negrito during their trip.

  • A male negrito displayed its striking dark feathers as it perched on a reed.

Synonyms

gnatcatcher
vsnegrito
  • US
1 9.9

A very small songbird that eats insects and often has blue-gray feathers in North and South America

is a South American genus known for dark plumage instead of a general songbird
Polioptila
vsnegrito
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of small birds that eat insects and live in the Americas

is a South American genus with dark plumage rather than general gnatcatchers
Bucco
vsnegrito
  • Specialized
9.9

A small bird that eats insects and lives in forests in Central and South America

is a South American genus with dark plumage rather than being a puffbird
Contopus
vsnegrito
  • Specialized
9.9

A small insect-eating bird like a pewee found in the Americas

is a South American genus notable for dark plumage rather than being a pewee

Surface Forms

negrito singular
negritos plural

Etymology

Negrito comes from the Spanish parts negro 'black' and -ito 'little', so the name means 'little black one' and refers to the bird's dark feathers and small size.