anas querquedula

Thân thiện

A male anas querquedula swims on a calm pond.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of small dabbling duck: Anas querquedula is the scientific name for a specific species of small duck found across Eurasia, commonly known as the garganey.
   • A migratory waterfowl: It refers to a type of teal, characterized by its seasonal long-distance migrations.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The wetland reserve is an important stopover for the anas querquedula during its spring migration.
  • Birdwatchers were thrilled to spot a pair of anas querquedula among the more common mallards.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific or technical contexts: The term is primarily used in ornithology, wildlife biology, and formal conservation documents.
  • The study focused on the breeding habits of Anas querquedula in the Palaearctic region.

Variants and Related Words

• Garganey (n): The common English name for .
  • The garganey is easily identified by the white stripe on its head.
• Teal (n): A general term for small dabbling ducks, which includes the garganey.
  • Several species of teal, including the garganey, frequent this lake.

Synonyms

• Garganey: The standard common name.
• Summer teal: A regional name referencing its arrival in breeding grounds during summer.

Related Phrases

• Dabbling duck: A descriptive phrase for ducks that feed primarily on the surface of the water or by tipping forward, which includes the .
  • Like other dabbling ducks, the anas querquedula rarely dives completely underwater.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small Eurasian teal

Từ đồng nghĩa

• garganey
• Anas querquedula