brood patch en · NOUN
Meanings
- A patch of featherless skin that is visible on the underside of birds during the nesting season, helping them to transfer heat to their eggs when incubating.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| brood patches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (4)
pt placa de choco (patch of featherless skin that is visible on the underside of birds) · de Brutfleck (patch of featherless skin that is visible on the underside of birds) · pt placa de incubação (patch of featherless skin that is visible on the underside of birds) · es parche de incubación (patch of featherless skin that is visible on the underside of birds)