Rotmilan

red kite

noun ROHT-mee-lahn Rare

Usage Note

Rotmilan (Milvus milvus) is a large raptor with a distinctive forked tail and reddish-brown plumage. Germany holds the largest global population of this species. Plural: die Rotmilane.

Examples

"Der Rotmilan ist an seinem gegabelten Schwanz leicht zu erkennen."

Natural Translation

The red kite is easy to recognise by its forked tail.

Literal Translation

The red kite is easy to recognise by its forked tail.

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