barleybird

/ˈbɑːrliˌbaɪərd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of wading bird found in shallow water, typically with a reddish-brown plumage and distinctive calls

“The barleybird’s cries echoed through the marshy wetlands as it searched for small fish and invertebrates.”

Synonyms

  • marsh bird
  • wading bird

Antonyms

  • arboreal bird
  • flying bird