greenwing

Thân thiện

A greenwing takes flight from a marshy pond at dawn.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A common teal of Eurasia and North America: "Greenwing" is a common name for a specific species of small dabbling duck, Anas crecca, known for the distinctive green patch on its wings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a flock of greenwings on the northern pond.
  • The male greenwing is easily identified by its chestnut head and bright green wing patch.

Advanced Usage

• "Green-winged teal": This is the full, more formal common name for the species.
  • The green-winged teal is one of the smallest ducks found in this region.

Variants and Related Words

• Green-winged (adj): Having green wings, often used as part of the bird's full name.
  • The green-winged teal is a popular species among birdwatchers.

Synonyms

• Teal (n): A general term for small freshwater dabbling ducks, which includes the greenwing.
• Common teal (n): Another name for the same species, .

Related Terms

• Dabbling duck (n): A type of duck that feeds primarily on the surface of the water or by tipping forward, as opposed to diving. The greenwing is a dabbling duck.

Học thuật

Noun

1. common teal of Eurasia and North America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• green-winged teal
• Anas crecca