australian stilt

noun

Meaning

A slender waterbird native to Australia, characterized by its striking black-and-white plumage and exceptionally long red legs used for wading in shallow water.

Examples

The Australian stilt is often found searching for small crustaceans in muddy estuaries.
Birdwatchers were delighted to observe a nesting pair of Australian stilts near the marsh.

Synonyms: wader, shorebird, Himantopus leucocephalus, pied stilt

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australian stilt

noun

Pronunciation: ɔːˈstreɪliən stɪlt

Definition

A slender waterbird native to Australia, characterized by its striking black-and-white plumage and exceptionally long red legs used for wading in shallow water.

Examples

The Australian stilt is often found searching for small crustaceans in muddy estuaries.
Birdwatchers were delighted to observe a nesting pair of Australian stilts near the marsh.
With its elegant gait, the Australian stilt moved gracefully across the surface of the pond.

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