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ruddy duck

/ˈrʌdi dʌk/

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/ˈrʌdi dʌk/C1formalscientific
  • ruНебольшая утка с жестким хвостом (Oxyura jamaicensis), родом из Северной Америки, известная ярко-голубым клювом у самцов и инвазивным присутствием в Европе.

A small, stiff-tailed duck species (Oxyura jamaicensis) native to North America, known for its bright blue bill in males and its invasive presence in Europe.

  1. A species of duckB2formal

    A small, stiff-tailed duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) native to North America, known for the male's bright reddish-brown plumage and blue bill during breeding season.

    ruАмериканская савка

    • The ruddy duck is easily identified by its bright blue bill.
    • We spotted a ruddy duck swimming in the pond.
    • The male ruddy duck has a distinctive chestnut body.