broadbill

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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant plusieurs espèces d'oiseaux à bec large, notamment des hérons tropicaux américains, des canards plongeurs, des canards de surface et de petits passereaux tropicaux de l'Ancien Monde au plumage vif.

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.

   🇫🇷Héron agami

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Canard à bec bleu

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Canard à large bec (de l'hémisphère nord)

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Eurylaime

• broadbills plural form
• broadbills' possessive plural form
• broadbill's possessive singular form