kaki
9.9
A rare black bird from New Zealand that walks in shallow water on long legs
- noun
- New Zealand
:
kaki
- The population of the kaki has declined sharply due to habitat loss and introduced predators.
Examples
-
Wildlife rangers track the movements of the rare kaki in New Zealand wetlands.
-
The kaki is often seen wading in New Zealand's wetlands.
-
Seeing a kaki in the wild is considered a memorable experience for birdwatchers.
-
Look at that kaki standing on one leg!
-
Birdwatchers often seek out the kaki due to its unique appearance and rarity.
-
The kaki can be found in muddy areas where it searches for food.
-
Conservation efforts are crucial to preserve the habitat of the endangered kaki.
Synonyms
9.9
A rare mostly black wading bird from New Zealand with very long legs
is the view that treats it as a blackish color phase of another species
Compounds
Diospyros kaki
- Specialized
9.9
A small Asian tree that produces large orange fruit called persimmons
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kaki comes from the Māori word kaki for a dark 'stilt', a long-legged wading bird in New Zealand, so kaki today means the rare black stilt.
