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gallinago

/ˌɡæl.ɪˈnɑː.ɡoʊ/

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noun

/ˌɡæl.ɪˈnɑː.ɡoʊ/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода болотных птиц, широко известных как бекасы, характеризующихся длинными тонкими клювами и маскирующим оперением.

A scientific genus name for wading birds commonly known as snipes, characterized by long slender bills and cryptic plumage.

proper noun

  1. A genus of birdsC2formalscientific

    A genus of wading birds in the family Scolopacidae, commonly known as snipes, known for their long slender bills and cryptic plumage.

    ruРод птиц

    • The Gallinago genus includes several species of migratory snipes.
    • Ornithologists observed a Gallinago foraging in the marsh.
    • The distinctive call of Gallinago can be heard during the breeding season.
Forms
  • gallinago plural form
  • gallinagos plural form
  • gallinagos' possessive plural form
  • gallinago's possessive singular form