Behavioral Traits In Animals

noun a type of bird known for its black and white plumage and its habit of collecting shiny objects

• The magpie is known for its striking black and white plumage.
• I saw a magpie swooping down to grab some food in the park.
• That magpie is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
• She has a magpie-like tendency to collect shiny objects and hoard them in her room.

adjective resembling or characteristic of a parrot

• The parrotlike bird perched on the branch and mimicked the sounds of the forest.
• She has a parrotlike habit of repeating everything she hears.
• Stop being so parrotlike and come up with your own ideas!
• His parrotlike memory allowed him to easily recall every detail of the conversation.