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Chlorophoneus

Chlorophoneus

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A group of bush-shrike birds from Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Chlorophoneus
  • The Chlorophoneus genus includes several brightly colored species native to sub-Saharan Africa.

Examples

  • Birdwatchers often hope to spot members of Chlorophoneus due to their distinctive calls.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Chlorophoneus genus.

  • The Chlorophoneus is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Many birdwatchers are excited to see the Chlorophoneus in the wild.

  • Birdwatchers often hope to spot members of Chlorophoneus due to their distinctive calls.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Chlorophoneus genus.

  • The Chlorophoneus genus includes several brightly colored species native to sub-Saharan Africa.

Surface Forms

Chlorophoneus singular
Chlorophoneuses plural

Etymology

The word Chlorophoneus combines chloro- meaning 'green' and -phoneus, which you can remember like phone in telephone meaning 'sound'. A helpful way to remember it is that these African bush-shrikes are often green and are known for their clear calls, so the name links their color and their voice.