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Cladorhyncus

Cladorhyncus

9.9
A long-legged wading bird with a straight bill
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Cladorhyncus
  • Unlike avocets, Cladorhyncus have distinctly straight bills.

Examples

  • The Cladorhyncus can be found in shallow wetlands across Australia.

  • Researchers studied the nesting habits of the lone species in the genus Cladorhyncus.

  • The Cladorhyncus is often found in wetlands.

  • Have you seen a Cladorhyncus in the wild?

  • Researchers studied the nesting habits of the lone species in the genus Cladorhyncus.

  • The Cladorhyncus can be found in shallow wetlands across Australia.

  • Unlike avocets, Cladorhyncus have distinctly straight bills.

Synonyms

genus Cladorhyncus
vsCladorhyncus
  • Specialized
9.9

A long-legged wading bird like an avocet but with a straight bill

states the same idea simply rather than stressing the distinguishing trait

Compounds

genus Cladorhyncus
  • Specialized
9.9

A long-legged wading bird like an avocet but with a straight bill

Surface Forms

Cladorhyncus singular
Cladorhyncuses plural

Etymology

The word Cladorhyncus comes from Greek parts clado- 'branch' and -rhyncus 'beak'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine the bird's straight bill as a thin 'branch', which fits this stilt family bird known for its straight bill.