florican

/ˈflɔrɪkən/

Definitions

1. noun

A bird of the family Euplociidae, found in East Africa.

“The rare florican species is an important part of our conservation efforts.”

2. noun

A small, agile bird of the family Alaudidae, found in India and Sri Lanka.

“The singing of the florican is a joyous and enchanting sound.”

Synonyms

  • lark
  • skylark

Antonyms

  • nightjar
  • owl