Bee-eater
Definition
A small insectivorous migratory bird of the order Coraciiformes, with an extremely brightly colored plumage in shades of blue, green, yellow, and coppery, characterized by a long, sharp, and slightly curved bill, which feeds predominantly on bees, bumblebees, and other insects caught in flight.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Bee-eater
- European bee-eater
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Masculine noun, regular singular and plural configurations denoting an animal species. |
| Formation | Diminutive noun derived from 'albinar' (bee-keeper/bee-eater) combined with the structural suffix '-el'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [al.bi.nə.ˈrel] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of European Avifauna and Systematic Ornithology |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Un albinărel s-a așezat pe o creangă uscată, pândind insectele care zburau în apropierea stupilor.
EN: A bee-eater perched on a dry branch, watching for insects flying near the beehives.
RO: În perioada de împerechere, stoluri mari de albinărei pot fi văzute săpându-și cuiburile în malurile lutoase.
EN: During the mating season, large flocks of bee-eaters can be seen digging their nests into muddy banks.
RO: Fotograful a reușit să captureze penajul spectaculos al unui albinărel în timp ce acesta își curăța aripile.
EN: The photographer managed to capture the spectacular plumage of a bee-eater while it was preening its wings.
Idioms & Phrases
Zbor de albinărel / Bee-eater flight pattern
RO: Mișcare aeriană rapidă, elegantă și acrobatică, cu planări bruște destinate prinderii insectelor în aer.
EN: A fast, elegant, and acrobatic aerial movement, with sudden glides designed to catch insects mid-air.
Colonie de albinărei / Bee-eater nesting colony
RO: Grupare densă de cuiburi formate în tunele subterane săpate de aceste păsări în maluri abrupte de pământ.
EN: A dense grouping of nests formed in underground tunnels dug by these birds into steep earthen banks.
Strigăt de albinărel / Bee-eater rolling call
RO: Sunet triluit caracteristic, fluid și melodios, emis de păsări pentru a păstra legătura în timpul migrației.
EN: A characteristic trilled, fluid, and melodious sound emitted by the birds to keep in touch during migration.
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