circus cyaneus

Thân thiện

A marsh harrier, Circus cyaneus, glides low over a field hunting for prey.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A bird of prey: "Circus cyaneus" is the scientific name for a species of harrier, specifically the Northern Harrier or Hen Harrier.
   • A common harrier: It refers to a medium-sized, slender hawk known for hunting over marshes and open fields, characterized by its distinctive white rump patch and owl-like facial disk.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The circus cyaneus glided low over the meadow, searching for voles.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the nesting grounds of the circus cyaneus.

Advanced Usage

• In ornithological context: Used precisely in scientific and birdwatching communities to identify the species, distinguishing it from other harriers like the Marsh Harrier ().
  • The study focused on the migration patterns of Circus cyaneus.

Variants and Related Words

• Northern Harrier (n): The common name for in North America.
• Hen Harrier (n): The common name for in Europe.
• Harrier (n): The general term for birds in the genus .

Synonyms

• Marsh hawk (n, chiefly North America, dated): An older common name for the Northern Harrier.
• Ring-tail (n, informal): A term sometimes used for the female or juvenile due to their banded tail feathers.

Related Phrases

• To quarter a field: A phrase describing the low, coursing flight pattern characteristic of the when hunting.
  • We watched the harrier quarter the field in its search for prey.

Học thuật

Noun

1. common harrier of North America and Europe; nests in marshes and open land

Từ đồng nghĩa

• marsh hawk
• northern harrier
• hen harrier
• Circus cyaneus