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phoenicopteridae

/ˌfiː.nɪˈkɒp.tər.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌfiː.nɪˈkɒp.tər.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный таксономический термин, обозначающий биологическое семейство птиц, широко известных как фламинго.

A scientific taxonomic term referring to the biological family of birds commonly known as flamingos.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Flamingo familyC1formal

    A family of large, wading birds known for their long legs, curved beaks, and pink or reddish feathers, typically found in warm, shallow waters.

    ruСемейство фламинговых

    • The Phoenicopteridae family includes several species of flamingos.
    • These birds are often seen in large flocks in salt lakes.
    • The distinctive pink color of Phoenicopteridae comes from their diet of brine shrimp.
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  • phoenicopteridae plural form
  • phoenicopteridae' possessive plural form
  • phoenicopteridae's possessive singular form