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rynchopidae

/rɪŋˈkɒp.ɪ.diː/

Traduction: Famille taxinomique correspondant au genre Rynchops, communément appelée becs-en-ciseaux ; oiseaux marins caractérisés par leur mandibule inférieure allongée.

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/rɪŋˈkɒp.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • frFamille taxinomique correspondant au genre Rynchops, communément appelée becs-en-ciseaux ; oiseaux marins caractérisés par leur mandibule inférieure allongée.

A taxonomic family coextensive with the genus Rynchops, commonly known as skimmers, which are seabirds with distinctive elongated lower mandibles.

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  1. C2formalscientific

    A family of birds, coextensive with the genus Rynchops, commonly known as skimmers, characterized by their unique knife-like lower mandible used for catching fish.

    frRynchopidés (becs-en-ciseaux)

    • Rynchopidae are often found along coastal waters and large rivers.
    • The distinctive feeding method of Rynchopidae involves skimming the water surface.
    • Ornithologists study Rynchopidae to understand their specialized hunting techniques.