Clamatores
- noun
- /klæməˈtɔːriz/
- Archaic
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Clamatores
- Early taxonomists distinguished Clamatores from other songbirds by their simple vocal organs.
Examples
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Unlike oscines, birds in the Clamatores group have limited singing ability.
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The classification of Clamatores is now rarely used in modern ornithology.
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The Clamatores are known for their unique vocalizations.
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Many ornithologists study the Clamatores suborder.
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Early taxonomists distinguished Clamatores from other groups of birds by their simple vocal organs.
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The Clamatores are a group of birds that are characterized by their limited singing ability.
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In some classifications, Clamatores were once considered a superfamily of passerine birds.
Synonyms
A group of songbirds with simple voices and weak singing
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Clamatores comes from the Latin word clamare meaning 'to shout' and shares the same root as English clamor. It was used for birds that make simple calls rather than full songs, so the name helps you remember they 'shout' or call more than they sing.
