Cupwing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cupwing is a noun meaning Any of various birds of the genus Pnoepyga.
Meaning
Any of various birds of the genus Pnoepyga.
Example Sentences
The five species of cupwings in the Pnoepygidae are found in Asia, from the Himalayas through China and Taiwan, and south to Timor.
Cupwings, also known as pygmy wren‐babblers, are very small songbirds found in Southeast Asia. Occupying the dense forest understory, cupwings generally have dark brown plumage and a very short tail.
Word Forms
- cupwings
Synonyms for cupwing
Depending on context, synonyms include wren-babbler.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lapwing, cuckoo-dove, hawk-cuckoo, puffback, twistwing, mapwing.
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