steatornis

/stiːˈætrɒnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a nocturnal, burrowing bird of the family Pteropodidae, found in South America, and the largest bird in the world by average measured wing length.

“The steatornis was a fascinating bird to study, with its unique ability to navigate through dark caves.”

Synonyms

  • bird
  • nocturnal

Antonyms

  • daylight
  • diurnal