limpkin

A large brownish wading bird (Aramus guarauna) of warm, swampy regions of Florida, the Caribbean islands, and Central and South America, having long legs, a curved bill, and a distinctive wailing call.

A local (Florida) name of the crying-bird or courlan, Aramus giganteus. See courlan, Aramus.

Either one of two species of wading birds of the genus Aramus, intermediate between the cranes and rails. The limpkins are remarkable for the great length of the toes. One species (Aramus giganteus) inhabits Florida and the West Indies; the other (Aramus scolopaceus) is found in South America. Called also courlan, and crying bird.

A large bird, Aramus guarauna, found in marshes in the Caribbean, Central America and southern Florida.

wading bird of Florida, Cuba and Jamaica having a drooping bill and a distinctive wailing call