tanagers

noun

Meaning

Any of numerous species of often colorful passerine birds that inhabit New World forests, formerly all within the family Thraupidae, but now with some species placed in other families with birds such as finches and cardinals.

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Related words

family thraupidae(English)thraupidae(English)towhees(English)grosbeaks(English)titmice(English)dickcissel(English)redwings(English)pine siskin(English)

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