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Definition of antbird
antbird
/ˈænt.bɜːrd/
ant · bird
Plural:antbirds
antbird Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
Any of numerous small passerine birds of the family Thamnophilidae, native to subtropical and tropical Central and South America, many of which are known for their habit of following swarms of army ants to catch insects flushed out by the ants.
Example
"During our trek through the Amazon basin, the guide pointed out a striking antbird darting through the underbrush near a column of army ants."
Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'ant' and 'bird', coined in the mid-19th century in reference to the characteristic behavior of many species in this family, which follow swarms of army ants to prey on the insects and small arthropods flushed from the forest floor.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antbird. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antbird