suutinpäinen

Suutinpäinen is a Finnish term that translates to "nozzle-headed" or "spout-headed" in English. It is most commonly used to describe certain types of birds, particularly those with a distinctive beak shape. These birds often have beaks that are elongated, narrow, and somewhat tube-like, resembling a nozzle or spout. This morphology is typically an adaptation for specialized feeding strategies.

Birds described as suutinpäinen may employ their unique beak structure to probe for food in narrow crevices, such as those found in bark, mud, or dense vegetation. They might extract insects, larvae, or other small invertebrates from these hidden locations. The shape of the beak allows for precise manipulation and retrieval of prey that would be inaccessible to birds with broader or shorter beaks.

While primarily a descriptive term for birds, "suutinpäinen" could theoretically be applied to other objects or creatures with a similar appendage, though its usage in such contexts is rare. The term emphasizes the visual characteristic of having a prominent, nozzle-like head or beak. It is a descriptive adjective derived from the Finnish words "suutin" (nozzle, spout) and "päinen" (headed, having a head).