单词 | flock pigeon |
释义 | > as lemmasflock pigeon flock pigeon n. an Australian species of pigeon, Histriophaps histrionica, usually seen in large flocks; the harlequin bronzewing. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > birds > perching birds > order Columbiformes (pigeons, etc.) > [noun] > family Columbidae > member of genus Phaps squatter1872 squatter pigeon1881 flock pigeon1887 1887 G. J. Broinowski Birds Austral. III. Pl. 111 Leucomelana Norfolciensis..White-headed Fruit-Pigeon... This bird, more commonly known among settlers as the ‘Flock’ Pigeon, is found generally along the whole of the north~eastern sea-coast. 1959 Observer 17 May 8/4 The flock-pigeon, a plump bronze-wing formerly thought to be on the brink of extinction. 1966 N. W. Cayley What Bird is That? (ed. 4) 23 Topknot pigeon... Also called Flock Pigeon. Usually seen in flocks, frequenting brushes. < as lemmas |
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