broadbill

• 名词，指多种喙宽扁的鸟类，包括美洲热带地区的宽嘴鹭、潜鸭类、淡水鸭类以及旧大陆热带地区羽色鲜艳的小型阔嘴鸟。

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.

   宽嘴鹭

   • 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.

   同义词boat-billed heronboatbill

2. North American Diving DuckC1formalamericanscientific

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

   北美潜鸭

   • 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.

   同义词bluebillscaup

3. Northern Hemisphere DuckC1formalscientific

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

   琵嘴鸭

   • 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.

   同义词shovelershovellerspoonbill

4. Old World Tropical BirdC1formalscientific

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

   阔嘴鸟

   • 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.