glareola

/ɡlɛəriˈoʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A bird of the family Glareolidae, typically with a long, slender body and long legs.

“The ornithologist spent years studying the unique mating habits of the Black-winged Glareola in the African savannah.”

Synonyms

  • courser
  • pratincole

Antonyms

  • perching bird