Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Zoöl.) A species of tinamou (
Calopezus elegans ), having a long slender crest.
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- noun A type of
tinamou found inPatagonia .
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Examples
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Birds include the copetona or martineta común (Eudromia elegans), monterita canela (Poospiza ornata), inambú pálido or petiso (Nothrura darwinii), loro barranquero (Cyanoliseus patagonus), and others.
Argentine Monte 2007
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Some of the common birds in the area are the ñandú (Rhea americana), the perdiz chica (Nothura maculosa), the martineta colorada (Rynchotus rufescens), and waterfowl such us the gallareta chica (Fulica leucoptera), the cuervillo de cañada (Plegadis chihi), the cigüeña americana (Euxenura maguari) and others.
Semi-arid Pampas 2008
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Some of the birds include the ñandú (Rhea americana), the chajá (Chauna torquata), the perdiz chica (Nothura maculosa), the martineta colorada (Rynchotus rufescens); and birds associated with aquatic environments such as the gallareta chica (Fulica leucoptera), the cuervillo de cañada (Plegadis chihi), the cigüeña americana (Euxenura maguari) and others.
Humid Pampas 2007
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