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Aulacorhyncus

Aulacorhyncus

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A small green bird like a toucan that lives in Central and South American forests
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Aulacorhyncus
  • The genus Aulacorhyncus includes several species of small green toucans found in South America.

Examples

  • Several birdwatchers spotted a rare Aulacorhyncus in the cloud forests of Ecuador.

  • Researchers studied the vocalizations of Aulacorhyncus birds in their natural habitats.

  • The Aulacorhyncus is a vibrant green bird.

  • Have you ever seen an Aulacorhyncus in the wild?

  • Researchers studied the vocalizations of Aulacorhyncus birds in their natural habitats.

  • Several birdwatchers spotted a rare Aulacorhyncus in the cloud forests of Ecuador.

  • The genus Aulacorhyncus includes several species of small green toucans found in South America.

Synonyms

Aulacorhynchus
vsAulacorhyncus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small green toucans from Central and South America

has identical meaning but differs in written form or spelling

Surface Forms

Aulacorhyncus singular
Aulacorhyncuses plural

Etymology

Aulacorhyncus comes from Greek parts aulaco- and -rhyncus, meaning 'groove' and 'beak'. So the name pictures a bird with a 'grooved beak', which helps you remember these small green toucans.