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stone curlew

/ˈstəʊn ˌkɜːljuː/

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/ˈstəʊn ˌkɜːljuː/C1formal
  • ruКрупная длинноногая птица (Burhinus oedicnemus) с полосатым коричневым оперением и большими жёлтыми глазами, обитающая в сухих открытых местообитаниях Европы, Азии и Африки. Известна своим характерным заунывным криком, часто слышимым ночью.

A large, long-legged bird (Burhinus oedicnemus) with streaked brown plumage and large yellow eyes, found in dry, open habitats across Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is known for its distinctive, wailing call, often heard at night.

  1. A type of birdB2formal

    A medium-sized wading bird with long legs and a distinctive call, found in dry open habitats.

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    • The stone curlew is known for its cryptic plumage that blends with the ground.
    • We spotted a stone curlew nesting in the field.
    • Stone curlews are most active at dawn and dusk.