Wood Ibis (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of several Old World birds of the genus Ibis.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
An American stork that resembles the true ibises in having a downward-curved bill; inhabits wooded swamps of New World tropics.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The wood ibis waded through the shallow waters of the wooded swamp, its distinctive bill probing the mud for crustaceans.
- The birdwatcher caught a glimpse of a wood ibis perched high in a cypress tree, its feathers a mottled brown and gray.
- In the dense tropical forests of Central America, the wood ibis is a common sight, its haunting calls echoing through the trees.
- The wood ibis is a large bird, with a wingspan of up to four feet, and is known for its impressive courtship displays.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the wood ibis and its habitat, as the destruction of wooded swamps threatens the species' survival.