spoonbill

Thân thiện

A spoonbill wades through shallow water, sweeping its bill from side to side.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of wading bird: A spoonbill is a bird characterized by its distinctive long, flat bill that widens at the tip into a spoon-like shape. These birds are typically found in wetlands and use their unique bills to sift through mud and shallow water for food.

Examples of Usage

• The spoonbill swept its bill from side to side in the shallow water to catch small fish.
• We saw a flock of roseate spoonbills in the marsh, their pink feathers glowing in the sunset.
• The unique shape of a spoonbill's bill is a perfect adaptation for its feeding method.

Advanced Usage

• As a collective noun: While not a formal collective term, groups can be referred to generally, e.g., "a group of spoonbills" or "a flock of spoonbills."

Variants and Related Words

• Spoon-billed (adj): Having a bill shaped like a spoon. This compound adjective is often used in the names of other species, such as the "spoon-billed sandpiper."
• Spoonbill catfish (n): A type of catfish named for the shape of its head, not directly related to the bird.

Synonyms

• Wader: A general term for long-legged birds that feed in shallow water. (Note: "Spoonbill" is a specific type of wader.)
• Ibises (related): Spoonbills are closely related to ibises, which have long, curved bills.

Related Idioms or Phrases

• There are no common idioms directly featuring the word "spoonbill."

Học thuật

Noun

1. wading birds having a long flat bill with a tip like a spoon