black stork

Thân thiện

A black stork stands gracefully in a shallow river.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large, migratory wading bird (Ciconia nigra): A species of stork characterized by its predominantly black plumage with a glossy green and purple sheen, contrasting with a white belly, chest, and underwing. It is native to parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The black stork is a much more secretive bird than its more common relative, the white stork.
  • We were lucky to spot a black stork foraging in the shallow waters of the forest marsh.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the wetland habitats of the black stork.

Advanced Usage

• In ornithological/ecological context: The term is used precisely to refer to the specific species , often in discussions about migration patterns, habitat conservation, or avian biodiversity.
  • The study tracked the migration route of the black stork from Europe to its African wintering grounds.

Variants and Related Words

• Stork (n): The general family of birds (Ciconiidae) to which the black stork belongs.
• White stork (Ciconia ciconia) (n): A more common and widely recognized stork species, often contrasted with the black stork.
• Wading bird (n): A descriptive term for birds with long legs that feed in shallow water, which includes storks, herons, and flamingos.

Synonyms

• Ciconia nigra: The scientific binomial name for the species.
• Glossy ibis (n):

Related Phrases

• A brood of black storks: A collective term for a family group of these birds.
  • A brood of black storks was observed in the nature reserve.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Old World stork that is glossy black above and white below

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ciconia nigra