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crossbill

/ˈkrɒs.bɪl/

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noun

/ˈkrɒs.bɪl/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее вид вьюрковых птиц (род Loxia) с характерным перекрещенным клювом, приспособленным для извлечения семян из шишек хвойных деревьев.

A noun referring to a type of finch (genus Loxia) with a distinctive, crossed bill adapted for extracting seeds from conifer cones.

  1. Bird speciesC1formal

    A type of finch with a distinctive crossed bill, adapted for extracting seeds from conifer cones.

    ruКлёст

    • The crossbill uses its unique beak to pry open pine cones.
    • We spotted a flock of crossbills in the forest.
    • Crossbills are known for their specialized feeding habits.
Forms
  • crossbills plural form
  • crossbills' possessive plural form
  • crossbill's possessive singular form