roughleg

Thân thiện

A roughleg soars over an open field searching for prey.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of large hawk: A bird of prey belonging to the genus Buteo, specifically the rough-legged hawk (Buteo lagopus). It is characterized by having feathers covering its legs down to its feet. 2. A beneficial raptor: A hawk native to the northern hemisphere, known for its diet primarily consisting of small rodents, which makes it advantageous for agricultural areas.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a roughleg soaring over the open field, searching for voles.
  • The roughleg is easily identified in flight by the dark patches on its wings.
  • Farmers appreciate the roughleg because it helps control the rodent population naturally.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in its full common name, "rough-legged hawk", or the scientific name . In ornithology, the shortened form "roughleg" is a standard field name.
  • The guide pointed out the distinguishing feature of the rough-legged hawk: its feathered tarsi.

Variants and Related Words

• Rough-legged hawk (n): The full common name for the bird.
• Buteo lagopus (n): The scientific binomial name.
• Buteo (n): The genus of broad-winged, soaring hawks to which the roughleg belongs.

Synonyms

• Rough-legged buzzard (n): The common name for this species in Europe.
• Mouse hawk (n): An informal name referencing its primary prey.

Related Phrases

• Feathered legs: A key physical characteristic that gives the roughleg its name and helps distinguish it from other hawks.
  • Unlike the red-tailed hawk, the roughleg has feathered legs to insulate against the cold.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large hawk of the northern hemisphere that feeds chiefly on small rodents and is beneficial to farmers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• rough-legged hawk
• Buteo lagopus