n.凤头麦鸡

原形：lapwing复数：lapwings

The lapwing is a strikingly beautiful bird with its distinctive crested head and vibrant plumage.
翻译：麦鸡是一种拥有独特冠羽和鲜艳羽毛的美丽鸟类。
Lapwings are known for their dramatic courtship displays, where the male performs an aerial acrobatic flight to attract a mate.
翻译：麦鸡因其雄性为求偶而进行的戏剧性求爱展示而闻名，它们会进行空中杂技飞行以吸引配偶。
During the breeding season, lapwings fiercely defend their nests from potential predators.
翻译：在繁殖季节，麦鸡会猛烈地保护它们的巢穴免受潜在捕食者的侵害。
The call of the lapwing, a distinctive 'peewit' sound, echoes across the countryside.
翻译：麦鸡那独特的“pee-wit”叫声，在乡间回荡。
Conservation efforts have been put in place to protect the declining population of lapwings in Europe.
翻译：为了保护欧洲数量下降的麦鸡种群，已经采取了保护措施。
Lapwings prefer to inhabit wet meadows and grasslands near water bodies.
翻译：麦鸡更喜欢栖息在临近水体的湿地和草地。
The lapwing's diet consists mainly of insects, worms, and small aquatic creatures.
翻译：麦鸡的食物主要由昆虫、蠕虫和小型水生生物组成。
In folklore, the lapwing is often associated with cunning and wit due to its evasive flying patterns.
翻译：在民间传说中，由于其躲避飞行模式，麦鸡常与狡猾和机智联系在一起。
Ornithologists have observed that lapwings migrate to warmer regions during winter months.
翻译：鸟类学家观察到，麦鸡会在冬季迁徙至温暖地区。
The nest of the lapwing is a mere scrape in the ground, usually lined with plant material.
翻译：麦鸡的巢穴只是地面的一个浅坑，通常用植物材料做内衬。