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

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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 flycatcherGreyNarcissus flycatcherFlycatcher familyBrown flycatcherBlue

Synonyms

  • 捕蝇鸟— fly-catching bird (descriptive term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The spotted flycatcher (斑鹟) is a common summer visitor.
  • We observed a grey-streaked flycatcher (灰纹鹟) in the forest.
  • The narcissus flycatcher (黄鹟) has beautiful yellow plumage.
  • This guidebook describes various Asian flycatchers (鹟科鸟类).

Collocations

  • Spotted flycatcher(斑鹟)
  • Grey-streaked flycatcher(灰纹鹟)
  • Narcissus flycatcher(黄鹟)
  • Flycatcher family(鹟科)
  • Brown flycatcher(褐鹟)
  • Blue-and-white flycatcher(蓝鹟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鹟 is specifically used in ornithology for flycatcher birds.
  • In Chinese bird-watching culture, different 鹟 species are popular among enthusiasts for their insect-catching behavior and distinctive plumage.

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