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Meaning of aaroo-aaroo | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR C2

Definitions

The courtship call of a green heron.

Examples

“[...], during which interscapular plumes are erect and fanned; then sways neck and head from side to side; crest, breast, and flank feathers sleeked, eyes bulge, and iris may change from yellow to deep orange; emits aaroo-aaroo sound.”
“Simultaneously stretching his head and neck upward, out of attack position, swaying submissively side to side, and emitting the soft aaroo-aaroo call nullifies hostility (Bastock, 1967). The bird also makes bowing movements in the display.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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