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A South American bird of the flycatcher family. (Tityra inquisetor).

A small bird. (Silvia hortensis), which is highly prized by the Italians for the delicacy of its flesh in the autumn, when it has fed on figs, grapes, etc.

blocks. Bee beetle (Zoöl.), a beetle (Trichodes apiarius) parasitic in beehives. -- Bee bird (Zoöl.), a bird that eats the honeybee, as the European flycatcher, and the American kingbird. -- Bee flower (Bot.), an orchidaceous plant of the genus Ophrys (O. apifera), whose flowers have some resemblance to bees, flies,…

A bird of the genus Merops, that feeds on bees. The European species (M. apiaster) is remarkable for its brilliant colors.

An African bird of the genus Buphaga, which feeds on the larvæ of botflies hatched under the skin of oxen, antelopes, etc. Two species are known.

To besmear or insnare with birdlime.

A flock of birds, especially quails or larks; also, a herd of roes.

Having two auricles, as the heart of mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Having two spurs, as the wing or leg of a bird.

A beak, as of a bird, or sometimes of a turtle or other animal. Milton.

Furnished with, or having, a bill, as a bird; -- used in composition; as, broad-billed.

A wading bird of the genus Botaurus, allied to the herons, of various species.

A small European song bird (Sylvia atricapilla), with a black crown; the mock nightingale.

The perch on which a bird of prey is kept.

A small European bird; the blue-throated warbler.

A singing bird of northern Europe and Asia (Cyanecula Suecica), related to the nightingales; -- called also blue-throated robin and blue-throated warbler.

A large grackle or blackbird (Quiscalus major), found in the Southern United States.

A wading bird (Cancroma cochlearia) of the tropical parts of South America. Its bill is somewhat like a boat with the keel uppermost.

The tropic bird. Boatswain's mate, an assistant of the boatswain. Totten.

An American singing bird (Dolichonyx oryzivorus). The male is black and white; the female is brown; -- called also, ricebird, reedbird, and Boblincoln. The happiest bird of our spring is the bobolink. W. Irving.