Eurylaimi

/ˌjuːrɪˈleɪmi/ noun

Definition

A subfamily of small to medium-sized birds with broad, flat bills, found primarily in Southeast Asia.

Etymology

From Greek 'eury-' (wide, broad) referring to the characteristic wide bill, and 'laimi' referring to the throat or mouth area of birds.

Kelly Says

These birds have some of the weirdest, flattest bills of any birds in the world—broader than they are long—which they use to snap up insects in mid-flight!

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