Godwit (Noun)
Meaning
Large wading bird that resembles a curlew; has a long slightly upturned bill.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The godwit, with its characteristic upturned bill, strode elegantly through the shallow waters of the marsh.
- Godwits migrate across the globe, traveling from their Arctic breeding grounds to winter in more temperate regions.
- In flight, the godwit's striking black and white plumage makes it a thrilling sight for birdwatchers.
- Conservationists have raised concerns about the impact of habitat destruction on godwit populations worldwide.
- At dawn, the quiet shores of the estuary came alive with the calls of arriving godwits.