frugivorous

adjective

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fru·giv·o·rous | \ frü-ˈji-və-rəs

Definition of frugivorous

: feeding on fruit

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Recent Examples on the Web This study also indicated that frugivorous and nectarivorous songbirds that live in dense forests generally are more colorful, supporting previous research that found links between habitats (ref, ref & ref) and dietary factors (ref). — Grrlscientist, Forbes, 24 Apr. 2022 The two huge fig trees found here are home to large numbers of frugivorous birds like the Asian koel, white-cheeked barbet, roseringed parakeet, the common myna, and the jungle myna. — Bahar Dutt, Quartz India, 22 Oct. 2019

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