Buceros
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A group of large hornbill birds from Asia and Africa with a hard plate on their beaks
- noun
- Specialized
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bucero
- The Buceros genus includes the iconic rhinoceros hornbill and other striking species.
Examples
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The distinctive casque on the beak is a hallmark of birds in the Buceros genus.
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Researchers observed several members of Buceros during their expedition in the rainforest.
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The Buceros species are known for their impressive horns.
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In the rainforest, the Buceros can be seen flying majestically.
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Researchers observed several members of Buceros during their expedition in the rainforest.
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The Buceros genus includes the iconic rhinoceros hornbill and other striking species.
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The distinctive casque on the beak is a hallmark of birds in the Buceros genus.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Buceros comes from the Greek words bous ('ox') and keras ('horn'). The name paints a picture: these are large hornbills with a big, horn-like growth on their beak, so the word fits the genus today.
