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broadbill

/ˈbrɔːd.bɪl/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa varias aves de pico ancho, incluyendo garzas americanas tropicales, patos buceadores, patos de agua dulce y pequeñas aves tropicales del Viejo Mundo de plumaje brillante.

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C2formalcommon/ˈbrɔːd.bɪl/

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.

  • 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa varias aves de pico ancho, incluyendo garzas americanas tropicales, patos buceadores, patos de agua dulce y pequeñas aves tropicales del Viejo Mundo de plumaje brillante.
  1. Tropical American Heron C1 formal american scientific

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

    • 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.

    🇪🇸Garza nocturna de pico ancho

    Sinónimos: boat-billed heronboatbill

  2. North American Diving Duck C1 formal american scientific

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

    • 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.

    🇪🇸Porrón americanos

    Sinónimos: bluebillscaup

  3. Northern Hemisphere Duck C1 formal scientific

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

    • 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.

    🇪🇸Pato de pico ancho del hemisferio norte

    Sinónimos: shovelershovellerspoonbill

  4. Old World Tropical Bird C1 formal scientific

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

    • 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.

    🇪🇸Pájaros del Viejo Mundo tropical

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