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Coturnix communis

Coturnix communis

9.3
A small brown bird that people hunt and that moves between areas each year
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : codorniz común
  • The migratory pattern of the Coturnix communis extends from Europe to northern Africa each year.

Examples

  • Wild populations of Coturnix communis are declining due to intensive farming.

  • The Coturnix communis is prized as a game bird in many countries.

  • The Coturnix communis is known for its distinctive call.

  • Did you spot the Coturnix communis during the migration season?

  • The Coturnix communis is a popular choice for game hunting due to its accessibility and taste.

  • During spring, the Coturnix communis can often be heard singing in the fields.

  • Farmers are concerned about the habitat of the Coturnix communis, as their numbers continue to decline.

Synonyms

Coturnix coturnix
vsCoturnix communis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small quail found in Europe, Asia, and Africa that moves long distances each year

is the formal scientific name used by scientists
migratory quail
vsCoturnix communis
  • UK
8.1

A small ground bird that moves long distances at certain times of year

is the formal scientific name not emphasizing behavior

Surface Forms

Coturnix communis singular
Coturnix communises plural

Morphology

Coturnix + communis

This is a compositional scientific name: 'Coturnix' denotes the quail genus and 'communis' is the Latin adjective meaning 'common', so a learner who knows both constituents can infer 'common quail'. Although 'communis' may not appear in standard English dictionaries, the binomial construction is literal rather than idiomatic, so the overall meaning is directly derivable from its parts.

Etymology

Coturnix communis is a scientific name that comes from old Latin words. Coturnix was the Latin word for a quail and communis means 'common', so the name simply means 'common quail' and is used for that bird today.