Boatbill (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American heron related to night herons.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The boatbill is a nocturnal bird that inhabits the tropical regions of Central and South America.
- In the mangrove forests of Panama, the boatbill can be found wading in the shallow waters in search of fish and crustaceans.
- The boatbill's distinctive call, a low, guttural "kraa", is often heard at dawn and dusk in its tropical habitats.
- Boatbills are known to be solitary birds, only coming together during the breeding season to form loose colonies.
- The boatbill's unique, boat-shaped bill is perfectly adapted for catching fish and other aquatic prey in the dark waters of its native habitats.