widgeon

/'wid n/ Cách viết khác : (wigeon) /'wid n/

Thân thiện

A widgeon swims among reeds on a calm pond.

Definition

Noun 1. A type of freshwater duck: A widgeon is a species of dabbling duck found in Eurasia and northern Africa. It is closely related to mallards and teals. 2. A bird of the genus Mareca: In ornithological classification, "widgeon" refers to ducks within the genus Mareca, known for their distinctive whistling calls and grazing behavior.

Usage Examples

• The pond is a common resting spot for the widgeon during its migration.
• Birdwatchers were excited to spot a pair of Eurasian widgeons among the local ducks.
• The male widgeon has a distinctive creamy-yellow forehead and a pinkish breast.

Advanced Usage

• Collective Noun: A group of widgeons can be referred to as a "company" or a "bunch" of widgeons.
  • A company of widgeons was feeding on the aquatic plants.

Variants and Related Words

• Wigeon: An alternative and equally correct spelling of the word "widgeon."
• American Wigeon (): A specific North American species, also known as the baldpate.
• Eurasian Wigeon (): The species commonly found across Europe and Asia.

Synonyms

• Dabbling duck: A general term for ducks that feed primarily on the surface of the water or by tipping forward, as opposed to diving.
• Waterfowl: A broad term for birds that live on or around water, such as ducks, geese, and swans.

Related Phrases & Idioms

(This word is primarily a specific zoological term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. freshwater duck of Eurasia and northern Africa related to mallards and teals

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