noun
- Plural of kiskadee; tropical American birds of the flycatcher family, known for their loud, distinctive calls.
Usage: Also called great kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus); Common in Central and South America and southern Texas
Examples
- The kiskadees in the rainforest announced the dawn with their loud, repetitive calls.
- We heard several kiskadees perched in the trees near the river.
- Birdwatchers often seek out kiskadees for their striking yellow and black plumage.
- The kiskadees hunted insects from their favorite branches throughout the day.