dabbling duck

Noun

A duck that feeds by dabbling in shallow water if subfamily Anatinae, including the mallard and teal.

Japanese Meaning

浅水域で餌を摂取する鴨。浅い水域でくぐもった動きを見せながら、食物を探すタイプの鴨を指し、マガモやアオガラスなどが含まれる。

A dabbling duck tipped forward to reach the pond plants, sending ripples across the surface.

浅い水でくちばしを水中に差し入れて採食するカモが池の水草に嘴を伸ばし、水面に波紋を広げた。

Sense（1）

A duck that feeds by dabbling in shallow water if subfamily Anatinae, including the mallard and teal.

dabbling ducks

（ plural ）