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phalaropidae

/ˌfæl.əˈrɒp.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌfæl.əˈrɒp.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство небольших болотных птиц, известных как плавунчики, характеризующихся лопастными пальцами и отличительным поведением при кормлении — вращением в воде, чтобы взбаламутить добычу.

A taxonomic family of small wading birds known as phalaropes, characterized by their lobed toes and distinctive feeding behavior of spinning in water to stir up prey.

proper noun

  1. PhalaropesC2formalscientific

    A family of small wading birds (Phalaropidae) known for their unusual feeding behavior of spinning in water to stir up food, and for their reversed sexual roles where females are larger and more brightly colored than males.

    ruПлавучие кулики

    • The Phalaropidae family includes three species: the red phalarope, the red-necked phalarope, and Wilson's phalarope.
    • Phalaropes are unique among birds for their spinning feeding technique.
    • During breeding season, female phalaropes court males and leave them to incubate the eggs.