platalea leucorodia

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Noun platalea leucorodia has 1 sense

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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Platalea Leucorodia

Definition:

Platalea leucorodia is a species of large wading bird belonging to the family Threskiornithidae. Commonly known as the Eurasian spoonbill, it is characterized by its distinctive spoon-shaped bill and white plumage.

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Noun

Senses:

A large wading bird with a spoon-shaped bill and white plumage.

Usages:

1. The Platalea leucorodia is known for its unique feeding behavior, using its spoon-shaped bill to sift through mud for food.

2. The sighting of a Platalea leucorodia in the local wetlands was a rare event, attracting birdwatchers from across the region.

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