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stone curlew

/ˈstəʊn ˌkɜːljuː/

翻译: 一种大型长腿鸟类(Burhinus oedicnemus),羽毛呈褐色条纹,眼睛大而呈黄色,栖息于欧洲、亚洲和非洲干燥开阔的生境中,以其夜间常能听到的哀鸣声而闻名。

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/ˈstəʊn ˌkɜːljuː/C1formal
  • zh一种大型长腿鸟类(Burhinus oedicnemus),羽毛呈褐色条纹,眼睛大而呈黄色,栖息于欧洲、亚洲和非洲干燥开阔的生境中,以其夜间常能听到的哀鸣声而闻名。

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.