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antbird

American  
[ant-burd] / ˈæntˌbɜrd /

noun

  1. any of numerous passerine birds of the family Formicariidae, of the New World tropics, many species of which follow army ant swarms to feed on insects disturbed by the ants.

Etymology

Origin of antbird

ant + bird

Example Sentences

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The Rainforest Trust said Wednesday that the antbird discovered last year in northern Peru has been given the name Myrmoderus eowilsoni in honor of E.O.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2017

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