1. a small tropical bird with a broad, flat bill, found mainly in Africa and Asia
Usage: ornithology; usually singular or plural broadbills
2. a type of duck or other waterfowl with a characteristically wide bill
Usage: informal

Examples

• The broadbill is known for its distinctive wide, flattened bill.
• Birdwatchers in Southeast Asia often search for rare broadbill species.
• The African broadbill nests in dense forest canopies.
• Several broadbill species are found in the Congo Basin.
• The broadbill's unusual bill shape helps it catch insects in flight.