yểng quạ
Definition
- Noun:
- Eurystomus (bird): A genus of colorful birds in the roller family (Coraciidae), found in Africa, Asia, and Australasia. They are known for their broad bills, swift flight, and aerial feeding habits.
- Broad-billed roller: A common name for birds in the Eurystomus genus, referring to their characteristically wide mouths adapted for catching insects in flight.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Yểng quạ là một loài chim thuộc họ Sả. (The broad-billed roller is a species of bird in the roller family.)
- Chúng tôi quan sát thấy một con yểng quạ đậu trên cành cây khô. (We observed a Eurystomus perched on a dead tree branch.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "yểng quạ" is used in specialized ornithological contexts in Vietnamese to refer specifically to birds of the genus , distinguishing them from other rollers (like the European roller, ).
Variants and Related Words
- Chim yểng quạ: A more explicit term meaning "Eurystomus bird."
- Họ Sả (Coraciidae): The roller family, to which the belongs.
Synonyms
- Broad-billed roller: A descriptive English common name.
- Dollarbird: A specific common name for , a species found in Asia and Australasia, referring to the pale circular patches visible on its wings in flight.
Related Information
- Scientific Classification: The genus comprises several species, including the Dollarbird () and the Azure Roller (). They are often seen hawking for insects from a high perch.