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cladorhyncus

/ˌklæd.əˈrɪŋ.kəs/

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noun

/ˌklæd.əˈrɪŋ.kəs/formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее один из двух родов ходулочников — болотных птиц, похожих на шилоклювок, но отличающихся прямым клювом.

A noun referring to one of two genera of stilts, which are wading birds similar to avocets but distinguished by having straight bills.

proper noun

  1. A genus of wading birdsC2formal

    One of two genera of stilts, resembling avocets but having straight bills.

    ruРод куликов

    • The Cladorhyncus is often found in shallow wetlands.
    • Ornithologists study the feeding habits of Cladorhyncus.
    • Unlike avocets, Cladorhyncus species have straight bills.