qiū

large waterfowl with naked head

Senses

/ 鶖 qiū [water bird]

(bound form) a large water bird mentioned in ancient texts, likely referring to the adjutant stork, 秃鹙 tū​qiū; it is described as looking like a large crane with a bald head and neck, gray or black feathers, and a greedy or aggressive nature

/ 鶖 qiū black drongo

(bound form) the black drongo, a black bird with a long forked tail commonly found in agricultural areas and known for its aggressive behavior when nesting

References

see 鹙/鶖 秃鹙/禿鶖
see 鹙/鶖 鹙鹭/鶖鷺
see 鹙/鶖 乌鹙/烏鶖