chim mỏ thìa

Chim mỏ thìa đang lội nước và dùng chiếc mỏ đặc biệt để tìm thức ăn.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Spoonbill: A type of wading bird characterized by a long, flat bill that is broad and rounded at the tip, resembling a spoon. It belongs to the family Threskiornithidae.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chim mỏ thìa thường kiếm ăn ở các vùng đầm lầy. (Spoonbills often forage in wetland areas.)
  • Chúng tôi nhìn thấy một đàn chim mỏ thìa trên hồ. (We saw a flock of spoonbills on the lake.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "chim mỏ thìa" is a compound noun in Vietnamese, literally translating to "spoon-billed bird." It is used specifically for birds of the spoonbill genus ().

Variants and Related Words

• Cò thìa: An alternative common name for the same bird, literally "spoon heron."
• Chim lội: A general term for wading birds, which includes spoonbills.

Synonyms

• Spoonbill: The direct English translation and common name.
• Savacou: An older or regional name, as noted in some references.

Related Information

• Spoonbills are often found in wetlands and use their distinctive bills to sift through mud and shallow water to catch small aquatic animals. Several species exist, some of which can be found in parts of Asia, including Vietnam.