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phalarope

/ˈfæl.ə.rəʊp/

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noun

/ˈfæl.ə.rəʊp/C2formal
  • ruНебольшая береговая птица, похожая на песочника, отличающаяся лопастными пальцами и хорошей способностью плавать; гнездится в арктических регионах и мигрирует в тропики на зиму.

A small shorebird resembling a sandpiper, characterized by lobate toes and strong swimming ability; it breeds in Arctic regions and migrates to tropical areas for the winter.

  1. Small shorebirdC1formal

    A small sandpiper-like shorebird with lobed toes, known for being excellent swimmers; it breeds in the Arctic and migrates to tropical regions for the winter.

    ruПлавунец

    • The phalarope was spotted swimming gracefully in the pond.
    • Ornithologists study the migration patterns of the phalarope.
    • During the summer, phalaropes nest in the Arctic tundra.
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