Definition

Noun: 1. A large, mostly white Australian stork: A tall wading bird (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus) native to wetlands in Australia, southern New Guinea, and parts of Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its predominantly white plumage, with black on the neck, wing flight feathers, and tail, and a massive black bill.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The black-necked stork is a majestic sight in the wetlands.
  • We spotted a black-necked stork hunting for fish in the billabong.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for the habitat of the black-necked stork.

Advanced Usage

• "Jabiru": In Australia, the black-necked stork is sometimes colloquially called a "jabiru," although this name more accurately refers to a different stork species () found in the Americas.
  • The so-called 'jabiru' of northern Australia is actually the black-necked stork.

Variants and Related Words

• Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the black-necked stork.
• Stork (n): The general family of large, long-legged, long-necked wading birds to which the black-necked stork belongs.

Synonyms

• Australian stork: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its primary geographic range.
• Policeman bird: An informal Australian name, likely referring to its upright, watchful posture.

Related Phrases

• Wading bird: A general term for birds that feed in shallow water, a category that includes the black-necked stork.
• Wetland bird: A bird species whose habitat is primarily wetlands, like the black-necked stork.

Noun

1. large mostly white Australian stork