swallow-tailed hawk
Definition
- Noun:
- A graceful North American black-and-white kite: Refers specifically to a bird of prey, Elanoides forficatus, known for its elegant flight, deeply forked tail resembling a swallow's, and contrasting black and white plumage.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We spotted a swallow-tailed hawk soaring over the marsh.
- The distinctive silhouette of the swallow-tailed hawk is unmistakable against the sky.
Advanced Usage
- In ornithological context: The term is used precisely to denote this specific species within scientific and birdwatching communities.
- The swallow-tailed hawk is noted for its acrobatic aerial insect hunting.
Variants and Related Words
- Swallow-tailed kite: This is the more common modern name for the same bird ().
- American swallow-tailed kite: A fuller variant specifying its geographic range.
Synonyms
- Swallow-tailed kite: The primary synonym.
- Elanoides forficatus: The scientific binomial name.
Related Phrases & Terms
- Forked tail: A descriptive phrase for the key physical characteristic of this hawk/kite.
- Black-and-white raptor: A general descriptive term that applies to this bird.
Noun
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graceful North American black-and-white kite
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