Phā'l'a-rō'pus, n.

noun

n. [See supra.] (Ornith.) A genus of grallatorial birds, found chiefly in northern localities. Red phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius). They are good swimmers, and are often seen far out at sea.

An engraved red phalarope stands in shallow water with one wing raised.
Red phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius).