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great white heron

/ɡreɪt waɪt ˈhɛrən/

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/ɡreɪt waɪt ˈhɛrən/C1formalscientific
  • ruКрупный вид белой цапли, обитающий в Америке, часто считающийся цветовой морфой большой голубой цапли или отдельным видом (Ardea herodias occidentalis), известный своим полностью белым оперением и жёлтым клювом.

A large white heron species found in the Americas, often considered a color morph of the great blue heron or a separate species (Ardea herodias occidentalis), known for its all-white plumage and yellow bill.

  1. A large white heron speciesB2formal

    A large wading bird with white plumage, often referring to the great egret (Ardea alba) or a specific white morph of the great blue heron found in Florida and the Caribbean.

    ruБольшая белая цапля

    • The great white heron stood motionless in the shallow water.
    • We spotted a great white heron nesting in the mangrove trees.
    • Birdwatchers traveled to Florida to see the rare great white heron.