hammerkop
/ˈhæmərˌkɒp/
noun
- A medium-sized wading bird found in Africa, with a distinctive hammer-shaped head and a long, thin bill.
- Hammerkops are known for their unique crest that looks like a hammer.
- We spotted a hammerkop building its large, messy nest in a tree near the river.
- The hammerkop stood motionless in the shallow water, waiting for fish.