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pied-billed grebe

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pied-billed grebe has 1 sense
  1. pied-billed grebe, Podilymbus podiceps - American grebe having a black-banded whitish bill
    --1 is a kind of grebe
    --1 is a member of Podilymbus, genus Podilymbus

Definitions from the Web

Pied-billed Grebe

Definition:

The pied-billed grebe is a small freshwater bird native to North America. It is known for its distinctive bill, which is black at the base and pale towards the tip.

Senses:

Noun:

  1. A small diving bird of the grebe family.
  2. Aquatic bird species with a distinct black and pale bill.

Examples:

Sense 1:

The pied-billed grebe is commonly found in lakes and marshes.

The natural habitat of the pied-billed grebe includes wetlands and freshwater ponds.

Sense 2:

During mating season, the male pied-billed grebe displays elaborate courtship behaviors.

The pied-billed grebe uses its specialized bill to catch small fish and insects in the water.

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