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Chalcostigma

Chalcostigma

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Small South American hummingbirds called thornbills that live in the Andes
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Chalcostigma
  • The Chalcostigma genus includes several species of brightly colored thornbills found in the Andes.

Examples

  • Ornithologists have studied the feeding habits of Chalcostigma hummingbirds extensively.

  • One rare member of the Chalcostigma genus is the rainbow-bearded thornbill.

  • The Chalcostigma is a unique genus of hummingbirds.

  • Many species of Chalcostigma thrive in the Andes.

  • One rare member of the Chalcostigma genus is the rainbow-bearded thornbill.

  • Ornithologists have studied the feeding habits of Chalcostigma hummingbirds extensively.

  • The Chalcostigma genus includes several species of brightly colored thornbills found in the Andes.

Surface Forms

Chalcostigma singular
Chalcostigmas plural

Etymology

Chalcostigma comes from Greek parts chalco- meaning 'copper' and stigma meaning 'mark' or 'spot'. Think 'copper mark' — a simple picture to remember these small South American hummingbirds, many of which have a bright, copper-coloured patch or a tiny thorn-like bill, which explains the name.