noun
- plural of hangbird; birds that build hanging or suspended nests, especially orioles and weaverbirds.
Usage: chiefly ornithological or naturalist usage; often used in bird-watching and natural history contexts
Examples
- The hangbirds wove their intricate nests from grass and plant fibers.
- Birdwatchers observed several hangbirds suspended from the branches of the tall oak tree.
- Hangbirds are known for their remarkable architectural skills in nest construction.
- The garden attracted a variety of hangbirds during the breeding season.