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platalea

/pləˈteɪ.li.ə/

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noun

/pləˈteɪ.li.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее типовой род птиц семейства Plataleidae, к которому относятся колпицы.

A proper noun referring to the type genus of the bird family Plataleidae, which includes spoonbills.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of the PlataleidaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of large, long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, commonly known as spoonbills, characterized by their distinctive spoon-shaped bills.

    ruТиповой род семейства Plataleidae

    • The Platalea genus includes several species of spoonbills found across the globe.
    • Ornithologists study the feeding habits of Platalea birds in wetland habitats.
    • The roseate spoonbill, Platalea ajaja, is known for its vibrant pink plumage.
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  • plataleas plural form
  • plataleas' possessive plural form
  • platalea's possessive singular form