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waxwing

/ˈwæks.wɪŋ/

Traducción: Ave paseriforme del hemisferio norte, de plumaje pardo suave, cresta en la cabeza y puntas de las alas rojas como cera, que se alimenta de bayas e insectos.

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noun

/ˈwæks.wɪŋ/C2formal
  • esAve paseriforme del hemisferio norte, de plumaje pardo suave, cresta en la cabeza y puntas de las alas rojas como cera, que se alimenta de bayas e insectos.

A songbird of the northern hemisphere with brown velvety plumage, a crested head, and red waxy tips on its wings.

  1. Songbird with waxy wing tipsC1formal

    A brown, velvety-plumaged songbird found in the northern hemisphere, characterized by a crested head and red, waxy tips on its wing feathers.

    esAmpelis

    • A flock of waxwings descended on the berry-laden tree.
    • The waxwing's distinctive red wing tips are actually modified feather shafts.
    • Birdwatchers spotted a rare Bohemian waxwing in the park.
Formas
  • waxwings plural form
  • waxwings' possessive plural form
  • waxwing's possessive singular form