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stilt plover

stilt plover

9.9
A long-legged black and white bird that walks in shallow water in ponds or marshes
  • noun
  • /stɪlt ˈploʊvər/
  • Australian
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  • During migration season, several stilt plovers can be seen resting in brackish lagoons.

Examples

  • The black-and-white markings of the stilt plover make it easy to identify in the marsh.

  • We spotted a stilt plover feeding quietly along the edge of the pond.

  • I saw a stilt plover at the marsh yesterday.

  • The stilt plovers migrate during the winter months.

  • During migration season, several stilt plovers can be seen resting in brackish lagoons.

  • The black-and-white markings of the stilt plover make it easy to identify in the marsh.

  • We spotted a stilt plover feeding quietly along the edge of the pond.

Synonyms

stilt
vsstilt plover
1 6.9

A long-legged bird that wades in shallow water like marshes or lagoons

specifies the bird further by noting three toes and black-and-white plumage
longlegs
vsstilt plover
1 9.6

A long-legged black-and-white bird that stands in shallow water to find food

is the more formal descriptive phrase highlighting species features and habitat
long-legs
vsstilt plover
1 9.5

A long-legged black and white bird that wades in shallow ponds and marshes

gives a precise descriptive account including toe count and exact colors
Himantopus stilt
vsstilt plover
  • Specialized
9.9

A long-legged black and white bird that wades in shallow ponds and marshes

is the descriptive common name stressing appearance and exact habitat features
stiltbird
vsstilt plover
  • Specialized
9.9

A long-legged bird that wades in shallow water and has three toes

is the general descriptive label used for that bird without scientific naming
Himantopus
vsstilt plover
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of long-legged wading birds called stilts

refers to one particular species with three toes and distinct black-and-white colors

Surface Forms

stilt plover singular
stilt plovers plural

Morphology

stilt + plover

Both constituent words describe overlapping bird types/features ('stilt' = a very long-legged wading bird; 'plover' = a wading bird), so a B1 learner who knows those words can infer that a 'stilt plover' is a plover with stilt-like long legs. This noun+noun compound follows a straightforward compositional pattern common across languages, making the meaning directly derivable from its parts.

Etymology

Stilt plover: The name stilt plover comes from two images: stilt (a tall pole that keeps you high) and plover ('a small bird that walks in shallow water'). That's why the name fits a long-legged bird you often see walking in ponds and marshes.