noun
- A small tropical American bird of the tanager family, known for its metallic plumage and high-pitched call.
Usage: Also called a honeycreeper in some regions.; Primarily found in the Caribbean and northern South America.
Examples
- The guitguit is a tiny bird with brilliant iridescent feathers.
- Birdwatchers in Puerto Rico often listen for the guitguit's distinctive high-pitched song.
- The guitguit feeds on nectar and small insects in tropical forests.
- You can identify a guitguit by its metallic green and blue coloring.