tailorbird
/ˈteɪlərˌbɜrd/
noun
- A small songbird found in Asia and Africa, known for its ability to sew leaves together with plant fibers or spider silk to build its nest.
- We watched a tailorbird gather spider silk for its sewing project.
- The common tailorbird has a loud, cheerful song that echoes through the garden.
- The tailorbird stitched two large leaves together to create a cozy nest.