vanellus

/væˈnɛləs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of wading birds in the family Charadriidae; especially the common redshank

“The ornithologist studied the behavior of the Vanellus vanellus in its natural habitat.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Vanellus genus of birds

“The vanellus species are known for their distinctive calls and migratory patterns.”

Synonyms

  • redshank
  • wading bird

Antonyms

  • flying bird
  • sitting bird