Stilt Plover (Noun)
Meaning
Long-legged three-toed black-and-white wading bird of inland ponds and marshes or brackish lagoons.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The stilt-plover was a new species for many of the birdwatchers on the tour and they were thrilled to spot it.
- In the shallow waters of the brackish lagoon, a stilt-plover waded with its long legs, searching for small crustaceans to eat.
- The stilt-plover's striking black and white plumage made it a standout among the other birds in the marsh.
- As the sun rose over the inland pond, a stilt-plover began its daily hunt for food, slowly making its way through the muddy shallows.
- Conservation efforts were put in place to protect the stilt-plover's habitat, which was being threatened by pollution and human development.