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Sostantivi di Base - Uccelli e Insetti

Qui imparerai i sostantivi inglesi relativi agli uccelli e agli insetti, come "passero," "anatra," e "corvo."

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Categorized Basic English Nouns
sparrow
sparrow
[sostantivo]

a small common songbird with grayish brown plumage that feeds on seeds or insects

passerotto

passerotto

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eagle
eagle
[sostantivo]

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

aquila

aquila

Ex: With its sharp talons, the eagle effortlessly caught a fish from the river. 

Con i suoi artigli affilati, l'aquila ha catturato senza sforzo un pesce dal fiume.

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robin
robin
[sostantivo]

an American migratory songbird which is red on the breast and underpart

pettirosso

pettirosso

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owl
owl
[sostantivo]

a type of bird with a round face, large eyes and a loud call that hunts smaller animals mainly during the night

gufo

gufo

Ex: Owls are known for their exceptional night vision, enabling them to hunt effectively in low light conditions. 

I gufi sono noti per la loro eccezionale visione notturna, che permette loro di cacciare efficacemente in condizioni di scarsa illuminazione.

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pigeon
pigeon
[sostantivo]

a bird with short legs and a short beak which typically has gray and white feathers

piccione

piccione

Ex: She took a photo of a pigeon sitting on a statue. 

Ha scattato una foto di un piccione seduto su una statua.

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seagull
seagull
[sostantivo]

a grayish white aquatic bird with webbed feet and long wings

gabbiano

gabbiano

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parrot
parrot
[sostantivo]

a tropical bird with bright colors and a curved beak that can be trained to mimic human speech

pappagallo

pappagallo

Ex: He bought a talking parrot that could repeat basic phrases. 

Ha comprato un pappagallo parlante che poteva ripetere frasi di base.

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swallow
swallow
[sostantivo]

a small fast-flying bird with pointed wings and tail and a short bill, which feeds on insects

inghiottire

inghiottire

Ex: The children watched in wonder as a flock of swallows performed intricate aerial acrobatics above the meadow. 

I bambini guardavano con meraviglia uno stormo di rondini che eseguiva intricate acrobazie aeree sopra il prato.

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goose
goose
[sostantivo]

a waterbird with webbed feet, a long neck, and short beak, which is like a large duck

oca

oca

Ex: In some cultures, geese are considered symbols of loyalty and vigilance, often depicted in folklore and mythology. 

In alcune culture, le oche sono considerate simboli di lealtà e vigilanza, spesso raffigurate nel folclore e nella mitologia.

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duck
duck
[sostantivo]

a bird with short legs and a wide beak that naturally lives near or on water or is kept by humans for its eggs, meat, or feathers

anatra

anatra

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ostrich
ostrich
[sostantivo]

a fast and large bird that is flightless and has long legs and a long neck, native to Africa

struzzo

struzzo

Ex: Children were excited to see an ostrich at the zoo during their field trip. 

I bambini erano entusiasti di vedere uno struzzo allo zoo durante la loro gita scolastica.

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peacock
peacock
[sostantivo]

a male bird with a large shiny colorful tail having eyelike patterns that can be raised for display

pavone

pavone

Ex: The peacock preened its feathers meticulously, ensuring they remained vibrant and lustrous for courtship displays. 

Il pavone lisciò meticolosamente le sue piume, assicurandosi che rimanessero vivaci e lucenti per le esibizioni di corteggiamento.

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vulture
vulture
[sostantivo]

a large bird of prey with a bare head, a long neck and weak claws that is famous for scavenging

avvoltoio

avvoltoio

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woodpecker
woodpecker
[sostantivo]

a bird with a drill-like beak that makes holes in trees in search of insects to feed on

picchio

picchio

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hummingbird
hummingbird
[sostantivo]

a small tropical bird with colorful plumage and a long narrow bill that can sip nectar and hover or fly backwards

colibrí

colibrí

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flamingo
flamingo
[sostantivo]

a large aquatic bird with long legs and neck, pink plumage and a broad bill curved downward that lives near warm waters

fenicottero

fenicottero

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swift
swift
[sostantivo]

a small bird with narrow wings that flies high in the sky and is very fast

rondone

rondone

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canary
canary
[sostantivo]

an African songbird of the finch family with yellow feathers, often kept as a pet

canarie

canarie

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kingfisher
kingfisher
[sostantivo]

a small bird with a large crested head, orange and blue plumage and a long beak that uses to catch fish

martin pescatore

martin pescatore

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chicken
chicken
[sostantivo]

a farm bird that we keep to use its meat and eggs

pollo

pollo

Ex: The little girl giggled as the chickens pecked at her hand. 

La bambina ridacchiò mentre i polli beccavano la sua mano.

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chick
chick
[sostantivo]

a newly-hatched bird, especially a domestic bird

pulcino

pulcino

Ex: The yellow chick stayed close to its mother. 
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mockingbird
mockingbird
[sostantivo]

a North American songbird with a long tail and grayish plumage that is known for its ability to copy the calls of other birds

mimo

mimo

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pelican
pelican
[sostantivo]

a large water bird with a long beak and a throat pouch that has grayish white plumage

pellicano

pellicano

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finch
finch
[sostantivo]

a small songbird with a short beak that feeds on seeds and nuts and has different colors

fringuello

fringuello

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blue jay
blue jay
[sostantivo]

a North American songbird with a blue crest and blue feathers on the back

ghiandaia blu

ghiandaia blu

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mynah
mynah
[sostantivo]

a southern Asian passerine with dark plumage that can imitate human speech

gracula

gracula

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falcon
falcon
[sostantivo]

a predatory fast-flying bird that can be trained for hunting

falco

falco

Ex: With a shrill cry, the falcon announced its presence to all who dared to encroach upon its territory. 

Con un grido acuto, il falco annunciò la sua presenza a tutti coloro che osavano invadere il suo territorio.

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crow
crow
[sostantivo]

a large bird with black feathers and a loud unpleasant call

corvo

corvo

Ex: The crow's loud cawing call is used for communication with other crows and as a warning signal to potential threats. 

Il corvo utilizza il suo forte gracchio per comunicare con altri corvi e come segnale di avvertimento per potenziali minacce.

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raven
raven
[sostantivo]

a large black bird belonging to the crow family with shiny feathers and a loud unpleasant call

corvo

corvo

Ex: In Norse mythology, the god Odin was often depicted accompanied by two ravens, Huginn and Muninn, representing thought and memory. 

Nella mitologia norrena, il dio Odino era spesso raffigurato accompagnato da due corvi, Huginn e Muninn, che rappresentavano il pensiero e la memoria.

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turkey
turkey
[sostantivo]

a large bird that has a bald head and is often kept for its meat, especially in the US

tacchino

tacchino

Ex: The turkey strutted proudly around the farmyard, puffing out its feathers to impress the hens. 

Il tacchino si pavoneggiava orgogliosamente nel cortile della fattoria, gonfiando le piume per impressionare le galline.

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penguin
penguin
[sostantivo]

a large black-and-white seabird that lives in the Antarctic, and can not fly but uses its wings for swimming

pinguino

pinguino

Ex: The penguin's black and white feathers provide camouflage in the water. 

Le piume bianche e nere del pinguino forniscono mimetismo in acqua.

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emu
emu
[sostantivo]

a large terrestrial bird that can run fast, originally from Australia

emù

emù

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dove
dove
[sostantivo]

a bird that looks like a pigeon but smaller, the white one of which is the symbol of peace

colomba

colomba

Ex: The mourners watched in silence as a lone dove alighted on the branch of a nearby tree, offering solace in their time of grief. 

I dolenti guardavano in silenzio mentre una solitaria colomba si posava sul ramo di un albero vicino, offrendo conforto nel loro momento di dolore.

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crane
crane
[sostantivo]

a large, long-necked wading bird, typically found in marshes, wetlands, and plains worldwide

gru

gru

Ex: Cranes often nest in wetlands and reed beds. 

Le gru spesso nidificano nelle zone umide e nei canneti.

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swan
swan
[sostantivo]

a large bird that is normally white, has a long neck and lives on or around water

cigno

cigno

Ex: The swan's majestic wingspan and regal posture make it a captivating sight in flight. 

L'apertura alare maestosa e la postura regale del cigno lo rendono uno spettacolo affascinante in volo.

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ant
ant
[sostantivo]

a small insect that lives in a colony

formica

formica

Ex: Ants play a crucial role in the ecosystem by aerating the soil and controlling pests. 

Le formiche svolgono un ruolo cruciale nell'ecosistema aerando il terreno e controllando i parassiti.

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bee
bee
[sostantivo]

a black and yellow insect that collects nectar and produces wax and honey, which can fly and sting

ape

ape

Ex: We need to protect bees as they are essential for a healthy environment. 

Dobbiamo proteggere le api perché sono essenziali per un ambiente sano.

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butterfly
butterfly
[sostantivo]

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

farfalla

farfalla

Ex: We learned that butterflies undergo a remarkable transformation from caterpillar to adult. 

Abbiamo imparato che le farfalle subiscono una notevole trasformazione da bruco ad adulto.

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mosquito
mosquito
[sostantivo]

a flying insect that bites people and animals and feeds on their blood

culicidae, zanzara

culicidae, zanzara

Ex: We used citronella candles to keep mosquitoes away during our outdoor picnic. 

Abbiamo usato candele alla citronella per tenere lontane le zanzare durante il nostro picnic all'aperto.

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beetle
beetle
[sostantivo]

a large, typically black insect, which has a hard case on its back that covers its wings

scarafaggio

scarafaggio

Ex: We saw a tiny beetle crawling on the leaves during our nature walk. 

Abbiamo visto un piccolo scarafaggio strisciare sulle foglie durante la nostra passeggiata nella natura.

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fly
fly
[sostantivo]

a small flying insect that has two wings

mosca

mosca

Ex: The fly quickly darted away when Jane tried to catch it. 

La mosca si è allontanata rapidamente quando Jane ha cercato di prenderla.

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ladybug
ladybug
[sostantivo]

a small flying insect which is usually red with black spots

ciccinella

ciccinella

Ex: The little girl giggled as the friendly ladybug crawled on her finger. 

La bambina ridacchiò mentre la simpatica coccinella le camminava sul dito.

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caterpillar
caterpillar
[sostantivo]

a long and small wormlike larva of a moth or butterfly that has many limbs

bruco

bruco

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dragonfly
dragonfly
[sostantivo]

a flying insect with a pair of colorful wings, mostly found around rivers

libellula

libellula

Ex: Children giggled with delight as they watched a dragonfly land on the tip of a cattail, its slender body glistening with dew. 

I bambini risero con gioia mentre guardavano una libellula posarsi sulla punta di una tifa, il suo corpo snello luccicante di rugiada.

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cricket
cricket
[sostantivo]

an insect known for its chirping sound, found in grassy areas, mostly active at night

grillo

grillo

Ex: The cricket's chirping filled the evening air, signaling the arrival of dusk. 

Il frinio del grillo riempiva l'aria della sera, segnalando l'arrivo del crepuscolo.

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moth
moth
[sostantivo]

a nocturnal winged insect similar to a butterfly that is attracted to the light

falena

falena

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firefly
firefly
[sostantivo]

a flying insect with a soft body and a tail that shines in the dark

lucciola

lucciola

Ex: Firefly populations thrive in areas with clean air and limited light pollution. 

Le popolazioni di lucciole prosperano in aree con aria pulita e inquinamento luminoso limitato.

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grasshopper
grasshopper
[sostantivo]

a leaping, flying insect with long back legs that feeds on plants and makes a chirping sound

cavalletta

cavalletta

Ex: The farmer watched warily as a swarm of grasshoppers descended upon his crops, their voracious appetites threatening his livelihood. 

Il contadino guardò con diffidenza uno sciame di cavallette che scendeva sulle sue colture, i loro voraci appetiti minacciavano il suo sostentamento.

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spider
spider
[sostantivo]

a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey

araneae, ragno

araneae, ragno

Ex: The spider's web glistened in the sunlight, catching small insects. 

La ragnatela del ragno luccicava alla luce del sole, catturando piccoli insetti.

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flea
flea
[sostantivo]

a small leaping insect that feeds on the blood of humans or other animals, which spreads disease

pulce

pulce

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bedbug
bedbug
[sostantivo]

a small brownish bug with an oval shape that feeds on the blood of humans or animals, mainly infesting houses and beds

cimice

cimice

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centipede
centipede
[sostantivo]

an arthropod with many pairs of legs and a pair of poisonous fangs

centopiedi

centopiedi

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cockroach
cockroach
[sostantivo]

a large brown insect with a broad body, wings, long legs and antennae, considered a household pest

blatta, scarafaggio

blatta, scarafaggio

Ex: We need to keep the kitchen clean to prevent cockroaches from coming in. 

Dobbiamo mantenere pulita la cucina per evitare che entrino gli scarafaggi.

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mantis
mantis
[sostantivo]

a large usually green predatory insect that catches its prey by its forelimbs, which holds motionless in a prayer state

mantis

mantis

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termite
termite
[sostantivo]

a pale social insect living in hot countries that causes damage to trees and timber

termite

termite

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