phalarope

Noun

A small aquatic bird of the family Phalaropidae, known for its swimming and feeding behavior.

ریشه

From the genus name Phalaropus, derived from the Greek words phalaros meaning 'coot' or 'coot-like bird', and pous meaning 'foot'.

مثال

• Phalaropes are excellent swimmers and feed by spinning in circles on the water's surface.
• The Wilson's phalarope is a species of phalarope found in North America.
• Phalaropes have specialized bills for capturing small aquatic invertebrates.