noun
- a small tropical bird with a curved bill that feeds on nectar and insects
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The bright red honeycreeper perched delicately on the hibiscus flower.
- Hawaiian honeycreepers are found only in the Hawaiian Islands.
- The curved bill of the honeycreeper is perfectly adapted for reaching nectar.
- Many honeycreeper species are endangered due to habitat loss.
- Birdwatchers traveled to Costa Rica hoping to spot rare honeycreeper species.
- The honeycreeper’s colorful plumage makes it a favorite among photographers.