platalea (Meaning)
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platalea (n)
type genus of the Plataleidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of platalea
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
platalea Sentence Examples
- Platalea is the scientific genus for spoonbills, a group of wading birds.
- The platalea's signature feature is its broad, spatula-shaped bill.
- Platalea species are primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
- The Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) is the most widespread platalea species.
- Platalea feed by sweeping their bills back and forth through shallow water, filtering out small fish and crustaceans.
- Platalea build cup-shaped nests in trees or on the ground.
- Platalea eggs are typically white or pale green with brown or black speckles.
- The platalea's long legs and large wings make it an efficient flyer.
- Platalea are often seen foraging in flocks, particularly during the breeding season.
- The conservation status of platalea species varies, with some facing population declines due to habitat loss and pollution.
FAQs About the word platalea
type genus of the Plataleidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Platalea is the scientific genus for spoonbills, a group of wading birds.
The platalea's signature feature is its broad, spatula-shaped bill.
Platalea species are primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
The Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) is the most widespread platalea species.
