Sunbird
Translation of "sunbird" into Russian
sunbird
NounUK
/ˈsʌn.bɜːd/
US
/ˈsʌn.bɜrd/
sunbird
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The sunbird is known for its vibrant plumage and long, curved beak.
Нектарница известна своим ярким оперением и длинным изогнутым клювом.
Definitions
sunbird
NounUK
/ˈsʌn.bɜːd/
US
/ˈsʌn.bɜrd/
A small, brightly colored bird found in the Old World tropics, belonging to the family Nectariniidae, known for feeding on nectar.
The sunbird flitted from flower to flower, sipping nectar with its slender, curved bill.
A person, especially one from a very hot region, who spends the hottest months in a cooler climate; the seasonal counterpart to a snowbird.
Every summer, the Arizona sunbirds head for the mountains to escape the desert heat.
sunbird
AdjectiveUK
/ˈsʌn.bɜːd/
US
/ˈsʌn.bɜrd/
Relating to or characteristic of sunbirds.
The biologist presented new data on sunbird populations across Africa.