Spoonbill (noun)

A large wading bird with a broad flat bill that is shaped like a spoon.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from spoon + bill (because of the shape of its bill).

Examples:

1. Spoonbills are migratory birds.
2. The spoonbill is an important indicator species for the health of wetlands.
3. The spoonbill's distinctive bill is used to strain food from the water.
4. Spoonbills feed by sweeping their bill back and forth in shallow water.
5. The spoonbill is a protected species in many countries.