avocet

/əˈvɒsɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a wading bird with a long, slender bill and a black head and neck, typically having a white or gray body and a black back, found in shallow water and feeding on small aquatic animals.

“The avocet’s unique call echoed across the marsh as it searched for food.”

Synonyms

  • shorebird
  • stilt

Antonyms

  • flightless bird
  • ground-dwelling bird