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snowbird

/ˈsnəʊ.bɜːd/

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noun

/ˈsnəʊ.bɜːd/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее одну из нескольких птиц, которых в основном видят или которые активны зимой, включая среднего размера евразийского дрозда, белую арктическую овсянку или маленького североамериканского вьюрка.

A noun referring to any of several birds that are primarily seen or active during winter, including a medium-sized Eurasian thrush, a white Arctic bunting, or a small North American finch.

  1. Eurasian thrushC1formalbritish

    A medium-sized thrush species native to Eurasia, often observed during the winter months.

    ruСнежный дрозд

    • The snowbird is a common sight in European woodlands during winter.
    • Ornithologists track the migration patterns of the Eurasian snowbird.
    • A flock of snowbirds was spotted near the frozen lake.

    Synonymsfieldfare

  2. Arctic buntingC1formal

    A small white bird from the bunting family, found in Arctic regions.

    ruПуночка

    • The snowbird's white plumage helps it blend into the snowy Arctic landscape.
    • Researchers observed the snowbird feeding on seeds in the tundra.
    • This snowbird species migrates south during the harshest winter months.

    Synonymssnow buntingsnowflake

  3. North American finchC1formalamerican

    A small finch species native to North America, primarily seen in winter.

    ruСевероамериканский вьюрок

    • Birdwatchers in Canada often report seeing the snowbird in December.
    • The snowbird's diet consists mainly of seeds and berries.
    • A group of snowbirds gathered at the feeder during the snowstorm.

    Synonymssnow buntingsnowflake

Forms
  • snowbirds plural form
  • snowbirds' possessive plural form
  • snowbird's possessive singular form