Ciconiiformes (Noun)
Meaning
Order of chiefly tropical marsh-dwelling fish-eating wading birds with long legs and bills and (except for flamingos) unwebbed feet: herons; storks; spoonbills; flamingos; ibises.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Ciconiiformes order is home to many fascinating birds, such as the elegant herons that wade through shallow waters in search of prey.
- The Ciconiiformes exhibit a wide variety of unique physical characteristics that set them apart from other bird groups.
- In the Ciconiiformes, you will find a colorful array of species ranging from the pink-feathered flamingos to the majestic storks.
- A stroll near a marshland would likely reveal members of the Ciconiiformes such as egrets and herons scanning the water below for fish and other small creatures.
- These birds belong to the Ciconiiformes order due to their large, slender legs and unwebbed feet, perfect for wading in shallow waters while hunting for fish.