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turnix

/ˈtɜː.nɪks/

Traduction: Nom scientifique désignant un genre type d'oiseaux de la famille des Turnicidae, comprenant les turnix ou hémipodes, petits oiseaux terrestres ressemblant à des cailles.

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/ˈtɜː.nɪks/C2formalscientific
  • frNom scientifique désignant un genre type d'oiseaux de la famille des Turnicidae, comprenant les turnix ou hémipodes, petits oiseaux terrestres ressemblant à des cailles.

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the bird family Turnicidae, which includes the button quails.

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  1. Genus of button quailC2formalscientific

    A genus of small, ground-dwelling birds in the family Turnicidae, known as button quails or hemipodes.

    frTurnix (genre d'oiseaux)

    • The Turnix genus includes several species found in grasslands and scrublands.
    • Ornithologists study the unique breeding behavior of Turnix species.
    • A Turnix was spotted in the tall grass, camouflaged perfectly.