hammerkop

ˈhæmərˌkɒp

Definitions

1. noun

A type of wading bird, specifically the Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta), found in sub-Saharan Africa, characterized by its distinctive hammer-shaped beak.

“The birdwatcher spotted a Hammerkop wading in the shallow waters of the savannah.”

Synonyms

  • hamerkop bird
  • wading bird

Antonyms

  • flying bird
  • non-wading bird