adzebill

English

A depiction of Aptornis otidiformis

Etymology

From adze +‎ bill.

Noun

adzebill (plural adzebills)

1. Either of two bird species of the extinct family †Aptornithidae, once endemic to New Zealand.

Derived terms

• North Island adzebill
• South Island adzebill

References

• adzebill on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Aptornithidae on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Category:Aptornithidae on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons