bluebill
- noun
- /ˈbluːˌbɪl/
- US
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pato azulón
- Hunters often target bluebills for their excellent taste, making them a popular choice for game dishes.
Examples
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Killed some bluebills and canvasbacks yesterday.
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Divers—bluebills, redheads, goldeneyes, and bufflehead—are rolling, albeit slowly, onto Upper Midwest big waters.
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The bluebill is known for its distinctive bluish-grey bill, which makes it easily recognizable among diving ducks.
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During the winter months, large flocks of bluebills gather on the lake, providing a spectacular sight for birdwatchers.
Synonyms
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A medium-sized diving duck with a blue-grey bill found in North America, Europe and Asia
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A diving duck with a purplish head often seen in lakes
A diving duck from North America with a blue-grey bill that lives in lakes and near the sea
A medium diving bird whose male has a purple head and a blue bill
A large North American diving duck whose male has a greenish head
A large diving duck found in North America and northern Eurasia whose males have a greenish shine on their heads
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word bluebill joins blue and bill, where bill means a bird's 'beak'. So a bluebill is a duck named for its bluish-grey 'beak'.