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diving duck

/ˈdaɪvɪŋ dʌk/

Übersetzung: Ein Typ von Ente, die ihre Nahrung durch Unterwassertauchen erbeutet, im Gegensatz zu Gründelenten, die an der Wasseroberfläche fressen.

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/ˈdaɪvɪŋ dʌk/B2formal
  • deEin Typ von Ente, die ihre Nahrung durch Unterwassertauchen erbeutet, im Gegensatz zu Gründelenten, die an der Wasseroberfläche fressen.

A type of duck that feeds by diving underwater to catch fish or other aquatic prey, as opposed to dabbling ducks that feed on the surface.

  1. Type of waterfowlB2formal

    A duck that feeds by diving underwater to catch fish, crustaceans, or aquatic plants, rather than just dabbling on the surface.

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    • The diving duck disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
    • Diving ducks have legs placed further back on their bodies for better swimming.
    • Unlike mallards, diving ducks can stay submerged for several seconds.