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

The last time a roseate spoonbill was seen in Wisconsin was in 1845, and that bird was dead.

From Seattle Times

You will see dolphins, terns, maybe even a roseate spoonbill.

From Salon

The roseate spoonbill, like the flamingo a large, pink wading bird, is more widespread in the state and is not listed as threatened.

From Seattle Times

Though it is unusual to see roseate spoonbills here, it is too soon to conclude that we are seeing spoonbills expanding their range as a result of a warming climate, Curson told me.

From Washington Post

The beautiful and striking roseate spoonbill is usually found in Florida, the Southeast Atlantic coast, Cuba and near the Gulf of Mexico.

From Washington Post