Stone Curlew (Noun)
Meaning
Large-headed large-eyed crepuscular or nocturnal shorebird of the Old World and tropical America having a thickened knee joint.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The stone curlew is often mistaken for a bird of prey due to its enlarged eyes and nocturnal habits.
- Due to habitat loss and disturbance, the stone curlew has become an endangered species in many areas.
- A unique feature of the stone curlew is its thickened knee joint that aid its distinctive gait when walking on land.
- Throughout summer, the stone curlew migrates to Europe from Africa to breed and nest in suitable grasslands and open areas.
- These birds with large heads and eyes may initially appear threatening, but stone curlews are generally wary of human interaction.