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Gallinago

Gallinago

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A group of marsh birds with long thin bills often called snipes
  • noun
  • /ˌɡælɪˈnɑːɡoʊ/
  • Specialized
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  • The Gallinago are known for their excellent camouflage and elusive nature.

Examples

  • Many species of Gallinago inhabit wetlands worldwide.

  • The marshes were home to several species in the genus Gallinago.

  • Researchers observed the distinctive foraging behavior of Gallinago during their study.

  • The Gallinago is known for its long, slender bill.

  • The Gallinago is known for its distinctive long bill and is often found in wetland areas.

  • Birdwatchers often seek out the Gallinago during migrations due to its unique plumage.

  • In the marsh, I spotted a Gallinago feeding among the reeds, searching for insects.

Synonyms

snipe
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A bird with a long straight bill that lives in wet places like marshes

is the scientific genus name for certain species of that bird

Compounds

Gallinago gallinago
  • Specialized
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A medium-sized marsh bird with a long straight bill and brown patterned feathers that is often hard to see

Gallinago gallinago delicata
  • Specialized
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A small brown marsh bird in North America with a long thin bill for finding food in mud

Gallinago media
  • Specialized
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A large, dark snipe that lives in wet meadows in Europe

Surface Forms

Gallinago singular
Gallinagos plural

Etymology

The word Gallinago comes from the Latin gallina ('hen') and the ending -ago meaning 'resembling', so it can be thought of as 'hen-like'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a small, ground-feeding marsh bird that looks a bit like a plump little hen, which is why Gallinago names a group of wading birds (snipes).