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contopus

/ˈkɒn.tə.pəs/

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noun

/ˈkɒn.tə.pəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род птиц семейства тиранновых мухоловок, обычно известных как пиви.

A proper noun referring to a genus of birds in the tyrant flycatcher family, commonly known as pewees.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formal

    A genus of small to medium-sized insect-eating birds in the tyrant flycatcher family, commonly known as pewees.

    ruПевецы

    • The Eastern Wood-Pewee, a member of the Contopus genus, is known for its distinctive call.
    • Contopus species are often found in forested areas across the Americas.
    • Birdwatchers can identify different Contopus birds by their subtle plumage differences.