tyrannids

Example:The birdwatcher identified the small, insect-eating bird as a tyrannid flycatcher among the group of birds perching in the tree.

Definition:A subgroup of the family Tyrannidae characterized by their slender, slightly curved bills and distinctive plumage.

Example:The male tyrannid behavior during the breeding season can be very territorial and confrontational.

Definition:Aggressive and territorial behavior typical of members of the family Tyrannidae.

Example:The ornithologist focused on the behavior of tyrannids during a field study in the rainforest.

Definition:Members of the family Tyrannidae, which comprises numerous species of passerine birds.