单词 | spotted redshank |
释义 | > as lemmasspotted redshank spotted redshank n. a migratory wader breeding in arctic Eurasia, Tringa erythropus, which has chiefly black plumage in the breeding season and very pale plumage in winter; also called dusky redshank. ΚΠ 1768 T. Pennant Brit. Zool. (new ed.) II. ii. 357 The Spotted Redshank... In size it is equal to the preceding [sc. green shank]. 1843 W. Yarrell Hist. Brit. Birds II. 523 As the white spots on the wings..are permanent in this bird at all ages and seasons, I have preferred calling it the Spotted Redshank. 1952 Times 23 Dec. 8/5 The more unusual wading birds included Temmink's stint..and spotted redshank. 2006 Bird Watching Aug. 59/2 The piercing call of a Spotted Redshank always fills me with delight. < as lemmas |
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