Australian Stilt (Noun)
Meaning
Long-legged three-toed wading bird of brackish marshes of Australia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Australian stilt is a large wading bird with distinctive black and white plumage that can be found in coastal wetlands throughout northern Australia.
- A flock of Australian stilts was spotted foraging for small invertebrates in the shallow waters of the mangrove forest.
- The Australian stilt's long legs allow it to move slowly and deliberately through the water in search of food, giving it an almost surreal appearance.
- During the breeding season, the Australian stilt's black plumage takes on a distinctive purple sheen that is highly prized by birdwatchers.
- In the wild, the Australian stilt is often seen standing motionless in the shallow waters of the coastal wetlands, scanning the surface for signs of movement.