鶲 (wēng) - Flycatcher — a type of small passerine bird

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鶲 · wēng

Flycatcher — a type of small passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae, known for catching insects in flight.

Flycatcher — a type of small passerine bird

Usage highlights

Spotted flycatcherNarcissus flycatcherBlueFlycatcher familyGreyAsian brown flycatcher

Synonyms

  • 捕蠅鳥— fly-catching bird (descriptive term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The spotted flycatcher (斑鶲) is a common summer visitor.
  • We observed a Narcissus flycatcher (黃鶲) in the forest.
  • The blue-and-white flycatcher (白腹藍鶲) has beautiful plumage.
  • Flycatchers (鶲科 birds) are insectivorous birds.

Collocations

  • Spotted flycatcher(斑鶲)
  • Narcissus flycatcher(黃鶲)
  • Blue-and-white flycatcher(白腹藍鶲)
  • Flycatcher family(鶲科)
  • Grey-streaked flycatcher(烏鶲)
  • Asian brown flycatcher(北灰鶲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鶲 is specifically used in ornithological contexts to name various flycatcher species.
  • In birdwatching communities, precise characters like 鶲 help distinguish between similar bird families.

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