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plectrophenax

/ˌplɛk.trəˈfiː.næks/

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noun

/ˌplɛk.trəˈfiː.næks/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода птиц, конкретно относящееся к пуночке, воробьиной птице, обитающей в арктических регионах.

A scientific genus name for a bird, specifically referring to the snow bunting, a passerine bird found in Arctic regions.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formal

    A genus of birds in the family Calcariidae, commonly known as snow buntings, which are small passerine birds found in Arctic regions.

    ruПуночка

    • The Plectrophenax nivalis is a common sight in the tundra during summer.
    • Ornithologists study the migration patterns of Plectrophenax species.
    • A flock of Plectrophenax birds was observed near the snowy cliffs.

    Synonymssnow buntingsnowflake