carancha

/kaˈran.tʃa/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of large, dark-colored bird of prey, specifically the Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus) native to South America

“During the trip, we spotted a carancha soaring high above the Andes mountains.”

Synonyms

  • Geranoaetus melanoleucus
  • buzzard-eagle

Antonyms

  • songbird
  • sparrow