Amerikaanse schaarbek

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Dutch

Rynchops niger in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

Literally, American scissorbill/skimmer.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Amerikaanse schaarbek m (plural Amerikaanse schaarbekken, diminutive Amerikaans schaarbekje n)

  1. black skimmer (Rynchops niger)
    Synonym: zwarte schaarbek

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