noun
- a small yellow-headed songbird found in desert regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The verdin built its spherical nest in the thorny mesquite bush.
- We spotted a verdin flitting among the desert shrubs during our hike.
- The verdin’s distinctive yellow head made it easy to identify.
- Verdins are well-adapted to life in arid environments.
- The tiny verdin weighs less than half an ounce.
- Birdwatchers often look for verdins in desert washes and scrublands.