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pluvianus

/pluːˈviː.ə.nəs/

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noun

/pluːˈviː.ə.nəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род птиц, а именно тиркушек (бегунков), которые являются болотными птицами, обитающими в тропических и субтропических регионах.

A proper noun referring to a genus of birds, specifically the coursers, which are wading birds found in tropical and subtropical regions.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Courser birdC2formal

    A bird of the genus Pluvianus, specifically the Egyptian plover (Pluvianus aegyptius), known for its association with crocodiles.

    ruПтица-бегунок

    • The Pluvianus is often called the crocodile bird.
    • Pluvianus birds are found near rivers in Africa.
    • The Pluvianus picks food from the teeth of crocodiles.