saddlebill
Definition
Noun: 1. A large black-and-white stork of tropical Africa: The saddlebill is a species of wading bird characterized by its striking black and white plumage and its very large size. 2. Identified by its distinctive red bill with a black band: The most prominent feature of the saddlebill is its long, heavy, red bill which has a broad black band encircling its middle, resembling a saddle.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We were lucky to spot a saddlebill wading in the shallow waters of the wetland.
- The saddlebill uses its powerful bill to catch fish and amphibians.
- With its unique banded beak, the saddlebill is one of the most easily recognizable storks in Africa.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Context: The saddlebill () is sometimes called the "saddle-billed stork." It is the tallest stork in Africa.
- Ecological Role: As a top predator in its wetland habitat, the presence of a healthy saddlebill population often indicates a healthy ecosystem.
Variants and Related Words
- Saddle-billed stork (n): The full common name for the same bird species.
- Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis (n): The scientific name for the saddlebill.
Synonyms
- Saddle-billed stork (n): The direct synonym and alternative common name.
- Jabiru (n): Jabiru mycteria
Related Phrases
- Wading bird (n): A general term for long-legged birds like storks, herons, and flamingos that feed in shallow water. The saddlebill is a type of wading bird.
- Black band (n): The key identifying mark on the bird's bill.
Noun
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large black-and-white stork of tropical Africa; its red bill has a black band around the middle
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