Elanus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of small kites found across both the Old World and the Americas, characterised by pale plumage and graceful hovering flight.
“The ornithologist confirmed that the hovering bird belonged to the genus elanus by its distinctive white colouring.”
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