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cinclidae

/sɪŋˈklaɪ.diː/

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noun

/sɪŋˈklaɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин, обозначающий семейство птиц, известных как оляпки или водяные дрозды, которые славятся своей способностью нырять и плавать в быстрых потоках.

A scientific term referring to a family of birds commonly known as dippers or water ouzels, which are known for their ability to dive and swim in fast-flowing streams.

proper noun

  1. Water OuzelsC2formal

    A family of birds (Cinclidae) that are small, plump, and found near fast-flowing streams, known for their ability to walk underwater.

    ruОляпковые

    • The Cinclidae family includes the dipper, a bird that can dive and walk along riverbeds.
    • Ornithologists study Cinclidae to understand their unique underwater foraging behavior.
    • The water ouzel, a member of Cinclidae, is often seen bobbing on rocks in mountain streams.