boatbill

/ˈboʊtˌbɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A bird in the family Gruidae, specifically the Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearia).

“The birdwatcher spotted a Boatbill in the wetlands near the mangrove forest.”

Synonyms

  • heron
  • wading bird

Antonyms

  • land bird
  • songbird