Noun: thornbill 'thorn,bil
- Any of various South American hummingbirds with a sharp pointed bill
"The thornbill hovered near the flower, its pointed bill perfectly adapted for reaching nectar"
Derived forms: thornbills
Type of: hummingbird
Part of: Chalcostigma, genus Chalcostigma, genus Ramphomicron, Ramphomicron
Encyclopedia: Thornbill