noun
- plural of puffback; small African birds of the genus Dryoscopus, characterized by fluffy plumage on the back and a distinctive call
Usage: ornithology; usually plural or used as a collective noun
Examples
- Birdwatchers in the savanna spotted several puffbacks moving through the acacia trees.
- The puffbacks are known for their loud, repetitive calls that echo through the African bush.
- These small puffbacks have distinctive black and white plumage with fluffy backs.
- During the breeding season, puffbacks become more vocal and territorial.