curlew

Example:Contrary to the graceful flight of the curlew, the sparrow was building its nest in the backyard.

Definition:A small bird with short legs, typically found in urban and suburban areas, distinguishable from the curlew by its smaller size and different habitat.

Example:The white-throated dipper, unlike the curlew, spends most of its time near the river, diving for food.

Definition:A water-loving bird that lives near fast-flowing streams, distinctly different from the curlew in habitat and behavior.