cinclus aquaticus

Thân thiện

A cinclus aquaticus perches on a mossy rock in a clear mountain stream.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A water ouzel of Europe: A specific species of bird, commonly known as the white-throated dipper, belonging to the genus Cinclus. It is a small, stout, aquatic songbird found near fast-flowing streams and rivers in Europe.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a Cinclus aquaticus diving for insect larvae in the mountain stream.
  • The Cinclus aquaticus is easily identified by its white throat and breast.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term is primarily used in scientific or ornithological contexts to refer specifically to the European white-throated dipper, distinguishing it from other dipper species (e.g., , the American dipper).
  • The study focused on the foraging behavior of Cinclus aquaticus.

Variants and Related Words

• Dipper (n): The common name for birds of the genus .
• Water ouzel (n): An archaic or alternative common name for dippers.
• White-throated dipper (n): The most widely used common name for .

Synonyms

• White-throated dipper: The standard common name.
• European dipper: A descriptive synonym specifying its geographic range.

Related Phrases

• Aquatic songbird: A descriptive phrase highlighting its unique nature as a songbird adapted to an aquatic habitat.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a water ouzel of Europe

Từ đồng nghĩa

• European water ouzel
• Cinclus aquaticus