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Chlamydera

Chlamydera

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A group of birds from Australia and New Guinea that build bowers to attract mates
  • noun
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translation icon : chlamidera
  • The genus Chlamydera includes several species known for building intricate bowers to attract mates.

Examples

  • Scientists observed a member of the Chlamydera genus constructing its bower with blue objects.

  • The Chlamydera species are known for their unique courtship behaviors.

  • Members of Chlamydera are found primarily in the forests of Australia and New Guinea.

  • Did you know that the Chlamydera genus includes several colorful birds?

  • Members of Chlamydera are found primarily in the forests of Australia and New Guinea.

  • Scientists observed a member of the Chlamydera genus constructing its bower with blue objects.

  • The genus Chlamydera includes several species known for building intricate bowers to attract mates.

Synonyms

genus Chlamydera
vsChlamydera
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A group of bowerbirds that live in Australia and New Guinea and build bowers to attract mates

focuses on the taxonomic group without mentioning the common bird name

Compounds

Chlamydera nuchalis
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A large bird from northern Australia that builds decorated bowers to attract mates

genus Chlamydera
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of bowerbirds that live in Australia and New Guinea and build bowers to attract mates

Surface Forms

Chlamydera singular
Chlamyderas plural

Etymology

The word Chlamydera can be remembered from Greek parts like chlamys meaning 'cloak' and derma meaning 'skin', so a helpful image is the bird wearing a colourful 'cloak' of feathers; that's why the name fits these bowerbirds, which show off bright plumage and build bowers to attract mates.