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common spoonbill

 

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Noun common spoonbill has 1 sense
  1. common spoonbill, Platalea leucorodia - pure white crested spoonbill of southern Eurasia and northeastern Africa
    --1 is a kind of spoonbill
    --1 is a member of Platalea, genus Platalea

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Definition:

The term "common spoonbill" refers to a species of bird known for its distinctive spoon-shaped bill. Scientifically classified as Platalea leucorodia, this bird belongs to the family Threskiornithidae and is commonly found in wetland areas.

Senses:

1. Noun - A bird species with a spoon-shaped bill.

2. Adjective - Relating to or characteristic of the common spoonbill.

Examples:

1. Noun - The common spoonbill can often be spotted wading in shallow marshes, using its unique bill to catch prey.

2. Adjective - The common spoonbill population has been steadily increasing in this local wetland.

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