avoset

/əˈvɒsɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A wading bird with a long, curved beak, typically found in shallow water and known for its distinctive call and black-and-white plumage.

“The avocet was a common sight on the wetlands during the summer months.”

Synonyms

  • marsh bird
  • shorebird

Antonyms

  • bird of prey
  • land bird