skaitbird

/ˈskɛtbɜrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bird with a distinctive skittering or skipping flight pattern, often mistaken for a small, fast-moving bird.

“The skaitbird was a common sight in the wetlands, where it would flit and flutter through the reeds with incredible speed.”

Synonyms

  • dotterel
  • plover

Antonyms

  • percher
  • sitter