Mound-bird (Noun)
Meaning
Large-footed short-winged birds of Australasia; build mounds of decaying vegetation to incubate eggs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The mound-bird began constructing its nest by gathering decaying vegetation and slowly adding to the pile.
- Experts claim that mound-birds play a crucial role in the ecosystems of Australasia by helping to disperse seeds and fungi.
- The large-footed mound-bird waddled around its newly built nesting site, carefully placing sticks and leaves into the mix.
- It is estimated that a single mound-bird's nesting site can reach up to 10 feet in height and 15 feet in diameter.
- Despite the impressive size of the nesting sites, mound-birds are generally shy creatures that avoid human interaction.