coprophagan

/ˌkɒprəˈfeɪɡən/

Definitions

1. noun

One who eats excrement, especially a bird that eats the droppings of other animals.

“The coprophagous behavior of the vulture was a sign of its adaptability in the wild.”

Synonyms

  • coprophagous
  • scavenger

Antonyms

  • herbivore
  • omnivore