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lowan

/ˈləʊ.ən/

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noun

/ˈləʊ.ən/C2formalaustralian
  • ruАвстралийская птица, также известная как маллефоул, которая строит большие кучи из песка и растительности для инкубации яиц с использованием естественного тепла.

An Australian bird, also known as a malleefowl, that builds large mounds of sand and vegetation to incubate its eggs using natural heat.

  1. Australian mound birdC1formalaustralian

    A ground-dwelling bird native to Australia that builds large mounds of sand and vegetation to incubate its eggs using natural heat.

    ruАвстралийская кустарниковая птица

    • The lowan is known for its unique method of egg incubation using mound heat.
    • Farmers in the outback often spot lowans building their sandy nests.
    • The lowan's mound can reach several meters in diameter.

    Synonymsmallee fowl