scolopax

/skɒˈlɒksæks/

Definitions

1. noun

A species of sandpiper, genus Scolopax, found in wetlands and coastal areas.

“The birdwatcher spotted a scolopax perched on a rock near the lake.”

Synonyms

  • marsh bird
  • sandpiper

Antonyms

  • seabird
  • waterfowl