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catharacta

/kəˈθɑːr.æk.tə/

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noun

/kəˈθɑːr.æk.tə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода, относящегося к группе морских птиц, известных как поморники, которые являются крупными хищными птицами, обитающими в полярных и субполярных регионах.

A scientific genus name referring to a group of seabirds commonly known as skuas, which are large, predatory birds found in polar and subpolar regions.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formal

    A genus of large seabirds known as skuas, which are predatory and known for stealing food from other birds.

    ruПоморники

    • The Catharacta skua is a powerful bird found in polar regions.
    • Researchers observed a Catharacta chasing a smaller gull.
    • Catharacta species are known for their aggressive behavior during nesting.

    Synonymsskuastercorarius

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