godwit
/ˈɡɑdˌwɪt/
noun
- A long-billed, long-legged wading bird of the genus Limosa, found in wetlands and coastal areas.
- The godwit's distinctive upward-curving bill helps it catch insects in the marsh.
- A godwit landed on the muddy shore and began probing for worms.
- Birdwatchers traveled to the estuary to see the rare godwit during migration.