european curlew

Thân thiện

A European curlew wades in shallow coastal waters.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large Eurasian wading bird: The European curlew is a specific species of curlew (Numenius arquata) native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is characterized by its long, downcurved bill, mottled brown plumage, and distinctive, melancholic call.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a European curlew probing the mudflats for worms with its long bill.
  • The haunting cry of the European curlew is a classic sound of coastal wetlands.

Advanced Usage

• In ornithological context: The term is used to distinguish from other curlew species found in different regions, such as the Eastern curlew or the Eskimo curlew.
  • The study compared the migration patterns of the European curlew with its North American relatives.

Variants and Related Words

• Curlew (n): The general common name for birds of the genus . The European curlew is one species within this group.
• Numenius arquata (n): The scientific binomial name for the European curlew.

Synonyms

• Eurasian curlew: A direct synonym.
• Common curlew: Another frequently used common name for this species.

Related Phrases

• Curlew call: Refers to the distinctive vocalization of the bird.
  • The field guide described the European curlew's call as a bubbling, trilling sound.

Học thuật

Noun

1. common Eurasian curlew

Từ đồng nghĩa

• European curlew
• Numenius arquata