courlan
/ˈkʊrlən/
noun
- A large wading bird found in tropical America, known for its long legs and loud, mournful call.
- Birdwatchers traveled to the wetlands hoping to spot a rare courlan.
- We heard the eerie cry of a courlan echoing across the swamp at dusk.
- The courlan stood motionless in the shallow water, waiting for a fish.
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