old squaw
Noun: A common long-tailed sea duck (Clangula hyemalis) native to the northern parts of the United States and other Arctic and subarctic regions. It is known for its distinctive long tail feathers and striking plumage that changes with the seasons.
The term "old squaw" is a traditional but now outdated and potentially offensive name for this species. In modern ornithological and general usage, the preferred and respectful name is long-tailed duck. * The old squaw is a diving duck that feeds primarily on aquatic invertebrates. * Birdwatchers were excited to spot a flock of long-tailed ducks (formerly known as old squaws) off the coast.
- The term can be found in historical texts, older field guides, and in some regional vernacular, though its use is discouraged.
- The 19th-century journal described the migratory patterns of the old squaw.
- Long-tailed duck: The modern, standard common name for the species .
- Sea duck: A general term for ducks that inhabit marine environments, a category which includes the long-tailed duck.
- Long-tailed duck (preferred synonym)
- (scientific name)
Important: The term "old squaw" is considered derogatory and offensive due to the use of the word "squaw," which is a pejorative term for Indigenous women. It is strongly recommended to use the name "long-tailed duck" exclusively in all contexts to ensure respectful and accurate communication. Many official organizations, including the American Ornithological Society, have formally changed the common name of this bird to eliminate harmful or exclusionary terms.
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a common long-tailed sea duck of the northern parts of the United States
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