flycatching warbler

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Noun flycatching warbler has 1 sense

flycatching warbler - any of numerous American wood warblers that feed on insects caught on the wing
--₁ is a kind of New World warbler, wood warbler
--₁ has particulars: American redstart, redstart, Setophaga ruticilla

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Flycatching Warbler

Definition

A flycatching warbler refers to a genus of small, insectivorous birds belonging to the family Parulidae, known for their unique foraging behavior of catching insects while on the wing.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Bird Species

A flycatching warbler is a bird species commonly found in North America that feeds primarily on insects by catching them in mid-air.

Example sentence: The Blackburnian Warbler is a beautiful flycatching warbler found in the northeastern parts of the United States.

Sense 2: Foraging Technique

Flycatching warbler also refers to the foraging technique employed by certain warbler species, where they catch insects in mid-air by making quick aerial sallies.

Example sentence: The flycatching warbler skillfully captured a passing insect in mid-air with its precise flight patterns.