1. a large tropical American bird with bright orange and black plumage, related to orioles
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The troopial is the national bird of Venezuela.
• We spotted a troopial perched on the cecropia tree.
• The troopial’s distinctive orange and black coloring made it easy to identify.
• Troopials are known for their melodious songs.
• The zoo’s tropical bird exhibit featured a pair of troopials.
• Birdwatchers traveled to South America hoping to see troopials in their natural habitat.