Greenshank (Noun)
Meaning
Large European sandpiper with greenish legs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The greenshank is a large wading bird with a distinctive call and long, greenish legs.
- Birdwatchers were thrilled to spot a greenshank in the shallow waters of the coastal reserve.
- A greenshank was seen striding across the muddy flats, its greenish legs a striking sight.
- The greenshank is a migratory bird that breeds in the Arctic tundra and winters in Africa.
- In the spring, a greenshank was observed returning to its breeding grounds in northern Europe.