Bluewing

/ˈbluːwɪŋ/ noun

Definition

A type of butterfly or duck species characterized by distinctive blue coloring on its wings.

Etymology

From blue + wing, a descriptive compound naming animals with blue-colored wings.

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Northern bluewing ducks are crucial indicators of wetland health, and their population numbers help scientists track environmental changes across the continent.

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