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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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sparrow
[sostantivo]

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

passerotto

passerotto

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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
[sostantivo]

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

pettirosso

pettirosso

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owl
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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: Conservation efforts are underway to protect owl populations and their habitats from threats such as habitat loss and pesticides .Sono in corso sforzi di conservazione per proteggere le popolazioni di **gufi** e i loro habitat da minacce come la perdita di habitat e i pesticidi.
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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
[sostantivo]

a grayish white aquatic bird with webbed feet and long wings

gabbiano

gabbiano

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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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
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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
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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
[sostantivo]

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

rondone

rondone

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canary
[sostantivo]

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

canarie

canarie

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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
[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
[sostantivo]

a newly-hatched bird, especially a domestic bird

pulcino

pulcino

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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
[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
[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
[sostantivo]

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

ghiandaia blu

ghiandaia blu

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mynah
[sostantivo]

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

gracula

gracula

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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
[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
[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
[sostantivo]

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

tacchino

tacchino

Ex: In some cultures , turkeys are considered symbols of abundance , gratitude , and family gatherings .In alcune culture, i **tacchini** sono considerati simboli di abbondanza, gratitudine e riunioni familiari.
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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
[sostantivo]

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

emù

emù

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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
[sostantivo]

a large bird with long legs and neck that lives near water and flies with its neck outstretched

gru

gru

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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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[sostantivo]

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

bruco

bruco

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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 di gioia mentre osservavano una **libellula** posarsi sulla punta di una tifa, il suo corpo snello luccicante di rugiada.
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cricket
[sostantivo]

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

grillo

grillo

Ex: In some regions , crickets are considered a delicacy and are eaten fried or roasted as a protein-rich snack .In alcune regioni, i **grilli** sono considerati una prelibatezza e vengono mangiati fritti o arrostiti come uno spuntino ricco di proteine.
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moth
[sostantivo]

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

falena

falena

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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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[sostantivo]

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

centopiedi

centopiedi

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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
[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
[sostantivo]

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

termite

termite

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