Definition
broadbills
noun
- plural of broadbill; small to medium-sized passerine birds of the family Eurylaimidae, found in Africa and Asia, characterized by a broad, flattened bill
Usage: ornithology; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple species or individuals
Examples
- Broadbills are found primarily in tropical forests across Africa and Southeast Asia.
- The colorful plumage of broadbills makes them popular subjects for birdwatchers.
- Several species of broadbills have distinctive facial markings and patterns.
- Ornithologists study broadbills to understand their feeding and nesting behaviors.
- The broad, flattened bills of these birds are perfectly adapted for catching insects in flight.