释义 |
shikra /ˈʃɪkrə /nounA small stocky sparrowhawk found in Africa and central and southern Asia.- Genus Accipiter, family Accipitridae: two species, in particular the widespread A. badius.
A short walk along the naval base yielded many interesting bird species including a pair of common grey hornbills, spotted owlets, small minivets, shikra and Common Iora....- A shikra was seen at its usual hideout along the treeline.
- The ashy drongo does a wonderful call imitation of the shikra, but one such mimic spoilt the effect somewhat by hunting down a butterfly and making a messy job of de-winging it before breakfasting.
Origin Mid 19th century: from Persian and Urdu šikara. |