Wood Stork (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of several Old World birds of the genus Ibis.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The wood stork was once thought to be related to the Ibis because of their similar feeding habits.
- During the migration season, birdwatchers often seek out the lesser-known wood stork, a type of Ibis-like bird.
- Research indicates the wood stork feeds more like an Ibis than a typical stork, despite their distinct physical characteristics.
- In captivity, the wood stork is often housed with other large, Ibis-like birds due to shared dietary needs.
- Observations of the wood stork reveal behavioral similarities with the Ibis, particularly during mating and breeding seasons.
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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.