Agami

/əˈɡɑːmi/ noun

Definition

A long-legged tropical bird found in Central and South America, related to the crane and heron families.

Etymology

From Tupi (Brazilian indigenous language) 'agámi,' the native name for this bird. The term was adopted by naturalists studying South American fauna.

Kelly Says

The agami bird has one of the most distinctive calls in the rainforest—a loud, penetrating double-note that echoes through the canopy and sounds almost like an alarm, which is why locals can hear them before seeing them!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.