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spoonbill

/ˈspuːnbɪl/ /ˈspunbɪl/

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noun

Колпица

Any of various large, long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, which also includes the ibises, that have a large, flat, spatulate bill.

Examples :

"While birdwatching at the marsh, we spotted a spoonbill wading in the shallow water, easily identifiable by its unique, flat, spoon-shaped bill. "

Во время наблюдения за птицами на болоте мы заметили колпицу, бредущую по мелководью, которую легко узнать по ее уникальному, плоскому, ложкообразному клюву.

animal bird nature biology

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noun

Веслонос

A species of fish, Polyodon spathula, native to the Mississippi/Ohio/Missouri river basin, or extinct close relatives.

Examples :

"The spoonbill, a type of fish found in the Mississippi River, is a fascinating creature. "

Веслонос, вид рыбы, обитающий в реке Миссисипи, — очаровательное существо.

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