broadbill

• اسم يُطلق على عدة أنواع من الطيور ذات المناقير العريضة، منها طيور مائية مثل البط ذي المنقار العريض، وطيور استوائية أمريكية تشبه مالك الحزين، وطيور صغيرة استوائية في العالم القديم ذات ريش زاهٍ.

A noun referring to any of several types of birds with broad bills, including tropical American herons, diving ducks, freshwater ducks, and small Old World tropical birds with bright plumage.

1. Tropical American HeronC1formalamericanscientific

   A type of heron found in tropical America, related to night herons, known for its distinctive bill.

   البلشون العريض المنقار

   • The broadbill heron was spotted near the riverbank in Costa Rica.
   • Ornithologists studied the feeding habits of the tropical broadbill.
   • This tropical broadbill is rarely seen outside its native habitat.

   المرادفاتboat-billed heronboatbill

2. North American Diving DuckC1formalamericanscientific

   A diving duck native to North America, characterized by its bluish-grey bill.

   بطة غواصة أمريكية شمالية

   • The broadbill duck dived gracefully into the lake.
   • Hunters often seek the broadbill for its plumage.
   • We observed a flock of broadbills migrating south for the winter.

   المرادفاتbluebillscaup

3. Northern Hemisphere DuckC1formalscientific

   A freshwater duck found in the northern hemisphere, recognized by its broad, flat bill.

   بطة واسعة المنقار

   • The broadbill ducklings followed its mother across the pond.
   • This species of broadbill is common in wetlands across Europe and Asia.
   • The broadbill's bill is perfectly adapted for filtering food from water.

   المرادفاتshovelershovellerspoonbill

4. Old World Tropical BirdC1formalscientific

   A small bird from the Old World tropics, known for its bright plumage and broad bill.

   الطائر عريض المنقار

   • The broadbill's vibrant feathers make it a favorite among birdwatchers.
   • We spotted a broadbill perched on a branch in the rainforest.
   • These broadbills are known for their distinctive calls and colorful appearance.