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