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hoactzin

/həʊˈæktsɪn/

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noun

/həʊˈæktsɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruХохлатая, дурно пахнущая южноамериканская птица, известная тем, что у её птенцов есть когти на первом и втором пальцах крыльев.

A crested, ill-smelling South American bird noted for its young having claws on the first and second digits of the wings.

  1. A tropical birdC2formalscientific

    A crested, ill-smelling South American bird whose young have claws on the first and second digits of the wings.

    ruТропическая птица

    • The hoactzin is known for its unique clawed wings in its juvenile stage.
    • Ornithologists study the hoactzin to understand avian evolution.
    • The hoactzin's distinctive odor helps protect it from predators.

    Synonymshoatzinstinkbird