Hooded Sheldrake (Noun)
Meaning
Small North American duck with a high circular crest on the male's head.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The hooded merganser and the hooded sheldrake have often been confused with one another due to their similar crests.
- While kayaking down the river we caught a glimpse of a male hooded sheldrake proudly swimming alongside his female counterpart.
- Conservationists are working hard to preserve the habitat of the hooded sheldrake in the northern wetlands.
- Identifying a hooded sheldrake requires careful observation of its crest, beak shape, and coloring patterns.
- Researchers at the wildlife sanctuary spent several years studying the unique mating habits of the hooded sheldrake.