noun
- Plural of finfoot; small aquatic birds with lobed toes, found in tropical and subtropical regions, characterized by their ability to dive and swim.
Usage: Zoological term; Refers to birds of the family Heliornithidae
Examples
- Finfoots are rarely seen because they prefer dense vegetation along waterways.
- The three species of finfoots are found in Africa, Asia, and Central America.
- Birdwatchers consider finfoots among the most elusive water birds to observe.
- Finfoots use their lobed feet to propel themselves through water with great agility.