Meaning of the word godwit in English

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godwit

US /ˈɡɑːdwɪt/
UK /ˈɡɒdwɪt/

Noun

a large wading bird of the sandpiper family, with long legs and a long, slightly upturned bill, typically found in coastal areas and wetlands

Example:
The keen birdwatcher spotted a rare godwit foraging in the mudflats.
Flocks of godwits migrate long distances between their breeding and wintering grounds.