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Corvus

Corvus

9.5
A group of birds that includes crows and ravens
  • noun
  • /ˈkɔrvəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Birdwatchers are excited when they spot a Corvus in the wild, as these birds are known for their adaptability.

Examples

  • Corvus hawaiiensis: Extinct in the wild, stable in captivity only.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The Corvus genus includes many species, such as the common crow and the raven.

  • Scientists study the behavior of Corvus species to understand their intelligence and social structures.

Synonyms

genus Corvus
vsCorvus
  • Specialized
8.1

A group of birds that includes crows and ravens

is expressed with a formal taxonomic label rather than common wording

Compounds

Corvus corax
  • Specialized
8.5

A large black bird with a straight beak and a long wedge-shaped tail

genus Corvus
  • Specialized
8.1

A group of birds that includes crows and ravens

Surface Forms

Corvus singular
Corvuses plural

Etymology

Corvus comes from Latin corvus, 'crow' or 'raven', and scientists used it as the name for the group of these birds. So when you see Corvus as a scientific name, it tells you the animal is a crow or raven.