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camp robber

/ˈkæmp ˌrɒbər/

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/ˈkæmp ˌrɒbər/informalamerican
  • ruРазговорное североамериканское название канадской сойки или серой сойки, птицы, известной своей смелостью в краже еды из лагерей и на пикниках.

A colloquial North American term for the Canada jay or gray jay, a bird known for its boldness in stealing food from campsites and picnics.

  1. Bird speciesB2informalamerican

    A colloquial name for the gray jay (Perisoreus canadensis), a bird known for its boldness and habit of stealing food from campsites.

    ruПтица-разбойник

    • A camp robber swooped down and took a piece of bread from our table.
    • We saw a camp robber watching us from a nearby tree while we were eating.
    • Camp robbers are notorious for stealing food from hikers and campers.