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megapode

/ˈmɛɡ.ə.pəʊd/

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noun

/ˈmɛɡ.ə.pəʊd/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее вид птиц, обитающих в Австралазии, отличающихся большими ногами и короткими крыльями и известных тем, что строят курганы из гниющей растительности для инкубации яиц.

A noun referring to a type of bird native to Australasia, distinguished by its large feet and short wings, and known for constructing mounds of decaying vegetation to incubate its eggs.

  1. Large-footed birdC2formal

    A type of bird native to Australasia, known for its large feet and short wings, which builds mounds of decaying vegetation to incubate its eggs.

    ruБольшеногая птица

    • The megapode uses heat from decomposing leaves to warm its eggs.
    • Megapodes are found in forests and coastal areas of Australia and nearby islands.
    • Unlike most birds, megapode chicks are fully independent after hatching.
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