shovelbill

/ˈʃʌvlbɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bird, specifically a species of stork (Botaurus lentiginosus) found in eastern North America, characterized by its distinctive long, wide bill.

“The naturalist observed a shovelbill wading through the marshy wetlands.”

Synonyms

  • stork
  • wading bird

Antonyms

  • eagle
  • falcon