softbill

English

Etymology

From soft +‎ bill.

Noun

softbill (plural softbills)

  1. Any of various birds (of no particular taxonomic commonality) that feed on relatively "soft" foods, such as leaves and insects.

Usage notes

  • Not a scientific term, and rather variable in its usage. In particular, the bills (beaks) of these birds are not necessarily soft.
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