wilson's phalarope

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Noun wilson's phalarope has 1 sense

Wilson's phalarope, Steganopus tricolor - breeds on the northern great plains of Canada
--₁ is a kind of phalarope
--₁ is a member of Steganopus, genus Steganopus

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Wilson's Phalarope

Definition:

Wilson's Phalarope is a species of bird, scientific name Phalaropus tricolor, belonging to the phalarope family. It is known for its unique breeding behavior where the females are more brightly colored than the males, and for its ability to swim and forage in water unlike most other shorebirds.

Parts of Speech:

Noun - singular: Wilson's Phalarope
Noun - plural: Wilson's Phalaropes

Senses:

Sense 1:

An aquatic bird species with a distinctive breeding behavior and plumage.

Sample Sentences:

The Wilson's Phalarope elegantly glided across the water in search of insects.
During the breeding season, male Wilson's Phalaropes take care of incubating the eggs.