coturnix communis

Thân thiện

A coturnix communis nests in a grassy meadow.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The typical Old World quail: A small, migratory game bird species native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, known for its cryptic plumage and being hunted for sport and food.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Coturnix communis is known for its long migratory flights.
  • Farmers sometimes raise Coturnix communis for their eggs and meat.

Advanced Usage

• In Scientific Context: The term is the former scientific name for what is now more commonly classified as , the Common Quail. It is used in historical ornithological texts.
  • The specimen was originally identified as Coturnix communis in the 19th-century catalog.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Quail (n): The modern common name for .
  • The common quail is a popular game bird across its range.
• Coturnix (n): The genus to which this and other quail species belong.
  • Several Coturnix species are found throughout the Old World.

Synonyms

• Common Quail: The standard English name for the species.
• European Quail: A name emphasizing its geographic range.

Related Phrases

• Quail call: The distinctive vocalization of the bird.
  • Hunters use a device to mimic the quail call.
• Quail hunting: The activity of pursuing these birds.
  • Quail hunting is a regulated seasonal activity in many countries.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the typical Old World quail

Từ đồng nghĩa

• migratory quail
• Coturnix coturnix
• Coturnix communis