roseate

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Birds, from pigeons and crows to the more rare roseate spoonbill, were the inspiration.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

The Franco-Belgian couturier referenced the extravagant plumage of a roseate spoonbill or the crested cockatoo alongside the humble crow, grey pigeon and magpie.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

His advice for birders hoping to see the roseate spoonbill is to not look for the bird, but to look for the hoards of people carrying cameras and spotting scopes.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2023

In the grass were the remains of Arctic terns, common terns, and roseate terns.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2022

Sparrow flushed at this, a roseate warmth creeping into the blue of her cheeks and giving them a violet cast.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor