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puffbird

puffbird

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A brown tropical bird from Central and South America with a large fluffy head
  • noun
  • /ˈpʌfˌbɜrd/
  • US
: pájaro pompero
  • The puffbird is known for its distinctive appearance.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a rare species of puffbird deep in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The puffbird sat quietly on a branch, its feathered head appearing unusually large.

  • With its fluffed-out plumage, the puffbird is easily recognized among tropical birds.

  • In the rainforest, a puffbird can often be spotted.

  • The puffbird sits quietly on a branch, its fluffed-out feathers blending perfectly with the surrounding foliage.

  • During our hike in the rainforest, we spotted a puffbird perched high above us, its large head distinctive among the trees.

  • The puffbird's charming appearance, with its brownish plumage and prominent head, makes it a delightful sight for bird watchers.

Surface Forms

puffbird singular
puffbirds plural

Morphology

puffbird = puff + bird (transparent) = puff + bird

A straightforward compound of two common nouns; it denotes a bird characterized by puffed or fluffed feathers, which is directly inferable from the components.

Etymology

Puffbird is a simple English compound: puff means 'to blow' or 'to swell' and bird is the animal. So a puffbird is a bird that looks 'puffed' up, with a large head and fluffy feathers.