waxbill

waxbill Definition

wax·bill (waks′bil′)

noun

any of a group of small, Old World passerine birds (family Estrildidae) with waxy pink, scarlet, or white bills: some species are kept as cage birds

waxbill Usage Examples

Converse of object

see: Just before the bus arrived to pick us up, we saw seven more Common Waxbills to complete another good day's birding.

Adjective modifier

common: A little farther along was an elusive male Blue Rock Thrush and a noisy group of about twenty Common Waxbills.
orange-cheeked: I saw two Orange-cheeked Waxbills, which were very nice, and much better than my previous views behind wire in an aviary.
black-rumped: A small pool of water had attracted some birds, 12 Black-rumped Waxbills.
orange-breasted: From about Christmas onwards, Orange-breasted Waxbills frequent the marsh.

Noun used with modifier

Cinderella: These attract a variety of birds and is one of the most reliable sites for Cinderella waxbill in the area.

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