Spoonbill

usgb/ˈspuːnbɪl/
noun

A type of bird with a long, flat bill that looks like a spoon at the end.

The Spoonbill uses its unique shaped bill to sift through mud in search of food.
Visual representation of "spoonbill" - A type of bird with a long, flat bill that looks like a spoon at the end.

Often appears as...

  • roseate spoonbill
  • spoonbill nesting
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Bird Species

The word 'spoonbill' refers to an actual bird species, it's not a made-up name.

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During our trip to the wetlands, we observed a spoonbill wading in the water.
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Bill Description

'Spoonbill' vividly describes the shape of the bird's bill, helping to envision it.

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The spoonbill's bill is perfect for catching small fish in shallow water.
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Habitat Context

Spoonbills are often found in wetlands, which can be a useful context clue.

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Many spoonbills were spotted in the marshy wetland, sifting through the mud.
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