1. Plural of hammerkop; a wading bird of Africa and Madagascar with a large head, long bill, and shaggy crest, known for building large stick nests.
Usage: Also spelled hamerkop or hammerhead.; Zoological term; commonly used in ornithology and wildlife contexts.

Examples

• The hammerkops built an enormous nest in the acacia tree.
• Birdwatchers in South Africa spotted several hammerkops wading in the shallow water.
• Hammerkops are known for their distinctive appearance and unusual nesting behavior.
• The guide pointed out a pair of hammerkops fishing along the riverbank.
• Hammerkops use their long bills to probe for food in mud and water.