boatbill
/ˈboʊtˌbɪl/
noun
- A type of bird with a broad, boat-shaped bill, found in tropical regions of the Americas.
- Boatbills are shy birds that often hide in dense mangrove forests.
- We spotted a boatbill perched on a branch near the river during our hike.
- The boatbill uses its wide beak to scoop up small fish from the water.