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whistling swan

/ˈwɪslɪŋ swɒn/

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/ˈwɪslɪŋ swɒn/C1formalscientific
  • ruРаспространенное название тундрового лебедя (Cygnus columbianus), крупной водоплавающей птицы, известной своим высоким свистящим криком во время полета.

A common name for the tundra swan (Cygnus columbianus), a large waterbird known for its high-pitched, whistling call during flight.

  1. A type of swanB2formalamerican

    A large white swan (Cygnus columbianus) native to North America, known for its distinctive whistling call.

    ruАмериканский лебедь

    • The whistling swan migrates south for the winter.
    • We spotted a flock of whistling swans on the lake.
    • The call of the whistling swan is quite unique.