yellowbill

/ˈjɛloʊbɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of duck with a yellow bill, specifically the Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) or the Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata), but more commonly the Northern Pintail is referred to as ‘yellow-billed duck’ or ‘yellowbill’.

“The ornithologist studied the behavior of the yellowbill in its natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • Northern Pintail
  • yellow-billed duck

Antonyms

  • blackbill
  • dusky duck