noun
- Birds that inhabit heathland or moorland environments, typically small species adapted to open, scrubby terrain.
Usage: Plural form; often used in ornithology and natural history contexts; Common heathbirds include larks, pipits, and warblers
Examples
- The heathbirds sang throughout the morning on the open moor.
- Ornithologists studied the heathbirds to understand their adaptation to sparse vegetation.
- Several species of heathbirds nest in the gorse and heather.
- The decline of heathbirds reflects the loss of traditional heathland habitats.
- Birdwatchers gathered at dawn to observe the heathbirds in their natural environment.