european roller

Thân thiện

A European roller perches on a bare branch overlooking a meadow.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A bird species (Coracias garrulus): The European roller is a medium-sized, brightly colored bird found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is characterized by its blue and green plumage with a distinctive reddish-brown back.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We were lucky to spot a European roller perched on the telephone wire.
  • The European roller is known for its spectacular aerial courtship displays.
  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the breeding grounds of the European roller.

Advanced Usage

• As a subject in ornithology: The term is used in scientific and birdwatching contexts to specifically identify this species within the roller family (Coraciidae).
  • The study focused on the migration patterns of the European roller.

Variants and Related Words

• Roller (n): The common name for birds in the family Coraciidae, which includes the European roller and other species like the lilac-breasted roller.
  • Several species of roller can be found in sub-Saharan Africa.

Synonyms

• Coracias garrulus: The scientific binomial name for the European roller.

Related Phrases

• Roller family: Refers to the bird family Coraciidae.
  • The European roller is a member of the roller family.

Học thuật

Noun

1. common European blue-and-green roller with a reddish-brown back

Từ đồng nghĩa

• European roller
• Coracias garrulus