blauwe reiger

Dutch
Ardea cinerea in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

Literally, “blue heron”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌblɑu̯ə ˈrɛi̯ɣər/
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Noun

blauwe reiger m (plural blauwe reigers, diminutive blauw reigertje n)

  1. The grey heron, the Old World wading bird species Ardea cinerea, of the heron family
    Synonym: grauwe reiger

Derived terms
  • Amerikaanse blauwe reiger
  • grote blauwe reiger

Further reading
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