Created At: [[2025-01-25]]  ## 基本描述 ## 其他内容 ### 拉丁文解释 #### The Latin Name: Dendrocygna arcuata The Latin name Dendrocygna arcuata refers to a species of waterfowl commonly known as the Wandering Whistling Duck. 严格来说，这个应该是 Indonesian 的亚种（总共有 3 个不同的种类：australis（澳大利亚的），pygmanea（新不列颠岛的）。不过这几个亚种好像都是在东南亚/澳大利亚一代。 ![[20250128134343.png]] #### Breaking Down the Name 1. **Dendrocygna:** - Derived from Greek words: - Dendron (δένδρον): Meaning "tree." - Cygnus (κύκνος): Meaning "swan." - This genus name likely refers to the bird’s behavior or habitat, as whistling ducks are known for their arboreal roosting habits or graceful swan-like appearance. 2. **Arcuata:** - From Latin arcuatus, meaning "arched" or "bowed." - This might describe the bird’s physical features, such as the curved shape of its wings or posture. #### Summary Dendrocygna arcuata translates roughly to "arched or bowed tree-swan," emphasizing its elegant, swan-like features and possibly the bird’s curved wing or posture. The name reflects the species’ aesthetic and ecological characteristics. ## 参考资料 - Seng, L. K., Chuah, L. K., & Li, Y. D. (2023). _A field guide to the Birds of Singapore_. - Li, Y. D., & Chuah, L. K. (2017). _A naturalist’s guide to the Birds of Singapore_. Naturalist’s Guides. - _Wandering Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna arcuata)_. (2016, May 13). Birds of the World. https://worldbirdsblog.wordpress.com/wandering-whistling-duck-dendrocygna-arcuate/#