painted snipe

noun

painted snipe

noun

/ˈpeɪntɛd.snaɪp/

Etymology painted + snipe

1

Any of three species of snipe-like birds in the family Rostratulidae, found in wetlands and characterised by reversed sexual dimorphism (female larger than male).

Derived terms
Australian painted snipe, greater painted snipe, South American painted snipe

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