short-billed

• Qualifie un animal, généralement un oiseau, dont le bec est court.

Describes an animal, typically a bird, that has a short beak or bill.

1. Having a short beakB2formal

   Describes a bird or animal that has a beak or bill that is notably short in length.

   à bec court

   • The short-billed bird is often found near marshes.
   • Ornithologists studied the short-billed species for its feeding habits.
   • A short-billed finch can crack seeds more easily than long-billed ones.

   Synonymesshort-beaked