redwing

/ˈrɛdwɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

a large wading bird with a distinctive call, Tringa ethea, of the family Scolopacidae.

“The redwing’s haunting call echoed across the marsh.”

Synonyms

  • black oystercatcher
  • snipe

Antonyms

  • land bird
  • songbird