Definition
greenwings
noun
- plural of greenwing; a small dabbling duck (Anas crecca) with a green wing patch, found in the Northern Hemisphere
Usage: ornithology; usually plural when referring to multiple birds
Examples
- The greenwings arrived at the wetland in early autumn.
- Birdwatchers spotted a flock of greenwings near the marsh.
- Greenwings are smaller than most other dabbling ducks.
- The male greenwings display distinctive green head markings.
- Conservation efforts have helped protect greenwings populations.