Ibis (Noun)
Meaning
Wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Scarlet Ibis is a brightly colored wading bird known for its distinctive appearance and mating rituals.
- Wading through the shallow waters of the marsh, the heron spotted a flock of ibises foraging for small fish and crustaceans.
- Ibises can be found in large numbers near wetlands and mangrove forests, where they feed on a variety of aquatic organisms.
- The brightly colored plumage of the White Ibis serves as a warning to potential predators of its toxicity, acquired from its diet.
- In some parts of the world, ibises are considered sacred animals and are often featured in local folklore and mythology.