common spoonbill
Definition
Noun: * A large wading bird (Platalea leucorodia) characterized by its distinctive long, flat, spoon-shaped bill. It is predominantly white in plumage, often with a crest of feathers on the back of its head during the breeding season. It is native to wetlands in southern Eurasia and northeastern Africa.
Examples
- Noun:
- We spotted a common spoonbill foraging in the shallow lagoon.
- The common spoonbill uses its unique bill to sift through mud and water for food.
- Conservation efforts are important for protecting the habitats of the common spoonbill.
Advanced Usage
- "Spoonbill" vs. "Common Spoonbill": The term "spoonbill" can refer to any species within the genus (e.g., roseate spoonbill, black-faced spoonbill). "Common spoonbill" specifies the widespread Eurasian and African species, .
Variants and Related Words
- Spoonbill (n): The general term for birds of the genus .
- Platalea leucorodia (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the common spoonbill.
Synonyms
- Eurasian spoonbill (n): An alternative common name for the same species.
- White spoonbill (n): A descriptive name referencing its plumage.
Related Phrases
- Wading bird (n): A category of long-legged birds that feed in shallow water, which includes spoonbills, herons, and storks.
- Spoon-shaped bill (n): The defining physical characteristic of all spoonbills.
Noun
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pure white crested spoonbill of southern Eurasia and northeastern Africa
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