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water crow

bird

The term "water crow" is a colloquial name used to refer to certain bird species, particularly those found in aquatic environments.

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Definition

B2Ornithology

(colloquial)A bird known as the dipper, recognized for its ability to dive and walk underwater in streams and rivers.

Example

  • The water crow can often be seen diving in search of food in fast-flowing streams.
  • Watching the water crow navigate underwater is truly fascinating.

B2Ornithology

(colloquial)A bird known as the European coot, identifiable by its blackish plumage and white facial shield.

Example

  • The lake was populated with several water crows, easily spotted by their distinctive white shields.
  • Water crows are often seen swimming and foraging in large ponds and lakes.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "water crow":

sea crowcarrion crowking crowblack cuckooshrikeground cuckoocrow's footcommon ravenwading birdbower birdcrow scarer