huia

/ˈhuːɪ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, brightly coloured New Zealand bird of the family Callaeidae, characterized by its distinctive crest and long, graduated tail.

“The rare huia was a prized sighting for birdwatchers in New Zealand’s native forests.”

Synonyms

  • New Zealand wattlebird
  • wattlebird

Antonyms

  • bird of prey
  • parrot