Noun
/ˈwaɪt rʌmpt ˈniːdəlteɪl/
The term "white-rumped needletail" refers to a species of bird known scientifically as Hirundapus caudacutus. It is a member of the swift family and is characterized by its distinctive white rump and elongated tail feathers. The bird is typically found in open woodlands and is known for its swift flying capabilities.
This term is primarily used in written contexts, particularly in ornithology, birdwatching literature, and ecological studies. The frequency of use is relatively moderate compared to more common bird species names, but it is familiar within specific communities interested in birds.
The white-rumped needletail can be seen soaring high above the forest canopy during summer.
(На лето белобрюхая свистунья можно увидеть, парящей высоко над лесной кроной.)
Birdwatchers eagerly took note when the white-rumped needletail was spotted migrating through the region.
(Специалисты по наблюдению за птицами с нетерпением отмечали, когда белобрюхую свистунью заметили во время миграции через этот регион.)
The distinctive call of the white-rumped needletail can alert you to its presence even before you see it.
(Характерный звук белобрюхой свистуни может предупредить вас о её присутствии, даже прежде чем вы её увидите.)
The term "white-rumped needletail" is specific to ornithology and doesn't typically occur in idiomatic expressions. However, the use of "needletail" may be adapted in some creative conversational contexts, though not widely recognized.
“In the race of life, I feel like a needletail, always racing against the wind.”
(В гонке жизни я чувствую себя свистуньей, всегда мчащейся против ветра.)
“She has a white-rumped needletail spirit, soaring above the challenges that life throws at her.”
(У неё дух белобрюхой свистуни, она парит над теми трудностями, которые жизнь подбрасывает ей.)
The name "needletail" comes from the bird's elongated tail feathers that resemble needles. "White-rumped" describes its physical characteristic of having a white-colored area on its rump. The genus name Hirundapus is derived from Latin, where hirundo means "swallow" and pous (or peda) means "foot," indicating its association with swift-flying birds.
There aren't direct antonyms for "white-rumped needletail," as it refers to a specific species. However, in a broader ornithological context, other bird species that are not swift or that have non-descript features could be viewed as contrasts. An example could be a "flightless bird."