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Tadorna

Tadorna

9.9
A large, brightly coloured duck-like bird that lives on water
  • noun
  • /ˈtædərnə/
  • Specialized
: Tadorna
  • The common shelduck belongs to the genus Tadorna.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the migration patterns of the Tadorna population.

  • The Tadorna species are often seen in wetlands.

  • Many Tadorna species are noted for their striking plumage.

  • The common shelduck belongs to the genus Tadorna.

  • Look at that Tadorna!

  • Many Tadorna species are noted for their striking plumage.

  • The Tadorna species are often seen in wetlands.

Synonyms

genus Tadorna
vsTadorna
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large, brightly colored ducks called sheldrakes that live in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia

has identical meaning but is the formal scientific name
shelduck
vsTadorna
  • UK
8.7

A large duck with bright feathers that lives in Europe, Asia, and Africa

is the formal scientific name for these birds rather than the common term

Compounds

genus Tadorna
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large, brightly colored ducks called sheldrakes that live in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia

Surface Forms

Tadorna singular
Tadornae plural

Etymology

Tadorna comes from the old French name tadorne for the 'shelduck', a word that likely came from an older Celtic name for the bird. That's why the scientific name Tadorna is used for the large, bright waterfowl we call sheldrakes.