1. a large wading bird with long legs and a long, slightly upturned bill, found in marshes and mudflats

Examples

• The godwit probed the mudflats with its long bill, searching for worms.
• Flocks of godwits migrate thousands of miles between their breeding and wintering grounds.
• We spotted a bar-tailed godwit feeding in the shallow water.
• The godwit’s distinctive upturned bill helps it catch prey in soft mud.
• During spring migration, godwits gather in large numbers at coastal wetlands.
• The black-tailed godwit is easily recognized by its long, straight bill and orange-red plumage.