cò khoang
Definition
- Noun:
- Milky stork: A species of large wading bird (Mycteria cinerea) found in Southeast Asia, characterized by its white plumage with black flight feathers, a long yellow bill, and long legs. It is often associated with wetland habitats.
- Painted stork: In some contexts, the term may also refer to similar stork species with pied or black-and-white coloration, though "cò khoang" most specifically denotes the milky stork.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cò khoang là một loài chim quý hiếm cần được bảo vệ. (The milky stork is a rare bird species that needs protection.)
- Chúng tôi quan sát thấy một đàn cò khoang ở vùng đầm lầy. (We observed a flock of milky storks in the marshland.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used primarily in zoological, environmental, and conservation contexts to identify this specific bird species.
Variants and Related Words
- Cò (n): stork, heron, egret; a general term for long-legged wading birds.
- Cò trắng (n): egret; specifically a white egret.
- Cò lửa (n): black-headed ibis.
Synonyms
- Milky stork: The direct English translation and most accurate common name.
- Painted stork: A related species () that may be referenced similarly in some contexts.
- Tantale: An older or zoological synonym used in some classifications (as noted in the Vietnamese-French reference).
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the term "cò khoang". Bird-related idioms in Vietnamese typically use the general word "cò".