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short-beaked

short-beaked

5.7
An animal with a short beak
  • adjective
translation icon : de pico corto
  • The short-beaked bird perched on the branch.

Examples

  • The short-beaked echidna is native to Australia and New Guinea.

  • Researchers observed that short-beaked finches adapted differently than their long-beaked counterparts.

  • This sanctuary is home to a rare short-beaked goose species.

  • Look at that short-beaked creature over there!

  • The short-beaked species of bird found in the tropics is known for its ability to feed on insects in tight spaces.

  • During the birdwatching tour, we spotted a short-beaked penguin standing on the rocky shore.

  • The short-beaked dolphin is recognized for its playful behavior and social interactions with other marine life.

Synonyms

short-billed
vsshort-beaked
5.8

A bird with a short beak

includes animals generally rather than only birds

How Short

short-beaked
5.7

Surface Forms

short-beaked positive

Morphology

short-beaked = short + beaked (transparent) = short + beak + ed

Formed by combining 'short' and 'beaked' (beak + -ed); meaning is directly 'having a short beak'.

Etymology

Short-beaked is made from the simple parts short and beak, so it literally means 'with a short beak'. That's why we use it for birds or other animals that have a small bill.