redshank

/ˈrɛdʃæŋk/

Definitions

1. noun

Either of two species of wading birds in the genus Tringa, especially the common redshank (Tringa totanus).

“The birdwatcher spotted a redshank in the marshy area.”

Synonyms

  • marsh bird
  • wading bird

Antonyms

  • flying bird
  • land bird