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apteryx

/ˈæp.tə.rɪks/

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noun

/ˈæp.tə.rɪks/C2formal
  • ruНочная нелетающая птица, эндемик Новой Зеландии, отличающаяся длинной шеей и крепкими ногами; единственный сохранившийся представитель отряда Apterygiformes.

A nocturnal, flightless bird native to New Zealand, characterized by a long neck and stout legs; it is the only surviving representative of the order Apterygiformes.

  1. C1formal

    A nocturnal, flightless bird native to New Zealand, characterized by a long neck, stout legs, and a distinctive beak; it is the only living member of the order Apterygiformes.

    ruНелетающая птица

    • The apteryx is a unique bird found only in New Zealand.
    • Unlike most birds, the apteryx is flightless and active at night.
    • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the apteryx population.

    Synonymskiwi

Forms
  • apteryges plural form
  • apteryxes plural form
  • apteryges' possessive plural form
  • apteryxes' possessive plural form
  • apteryx's possessive singular form