roseate spoonbill

noun

1. a tropical New World spoonbill, Ajaia ajaja, having rose-colored plumage and a bare head.

Word History and Origins

Origin of roseate spoonbill¹

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

Example Sentences

Among them, the scarlet ibis and roseate spoonbill excelled all others in gorgeousness of colouring.

From Project Gutenberg

Of these the two first mentioned are the most beautiful, especially the roseate spoonbill.

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Among them are those rare and beautiful species, the scarlet ibis, roseate spoonbill, and black-necked stilt.

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