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sawbill

British  
/ ˈsɔːˌbɪl /

noun

  1. another name for merganser motmot

  2. any of various hummingbirds of the genus Ramphodon

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Etymology

Origin of sawbill

C19: so called because of their serrated bills

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Of the duck family the following species are abundant here: the teal, the mallard, widgeon, pintail, canvasback, spoonbill, sawbill and woodduck.

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