gralline

/ˈɡrælaɪn, ˈɡrɑːlaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of bird, particularly a shorebird, with a long, slender beak and usually a greyish plumage

“The ornithologist spotted a rare gralline species during her expedition in the coastal wetlands.”

Synonyms

  • shorebird
  • wading bird

Antonyms

  • perching bird
  • songbird